The start of open hearings in the impeachment investigation into President
Donald Trump on Wednesday will give the
American public their first chance to witness live the explosive showdown between
Democrats and
Republicans over the US leader's future.
The hearing before the House Intelligence Committee marks the second phase of the impeachment investigation into allegations that Trump abused his powers by seeking help for his 2020 reelection campaign from Ukraine.
Trump is under threat of becoming only the third president in US history to be impeached -- formally charged with violating his duties as president or committing crimes, and placed on trial in the Senate.