Democrats, Republicans offer stark contrasts as House Judiciary Committee debates articles of impeachment

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler gaveled in a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, kicking off the committee's marathon session to approve two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump for debate and approval, holding a "markup" -- a public meeting where members can debate and offer amendments to the charges -- ahead of a House floor vote next week.

"Taken together, these two articles charge President Trump, with placing his private, political interests above our national security, and above our free and fair...