Let the Hearings Begin

     The House Judiciary hearings begin today.   Academic experts on the issue of impeachment are the featured players called to answer questions concerning the panel's investigation into Pres. Trump's dealings with the president of Ukraine.   These professors add intellectual gravitas to the Democrats case for advancing the impeachment process.  Given that they can only speak for 10 minutes, and then answer pointed questions,  it remains whether this will be enough to go forward.
     The Trumpster is in the UK for a NATO conclave.  Last night, he and Melania attended a banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning monarch.  This conference comes on the eve of a general election in the UK which in all likely hood will put BoJo into a more secure position as Prime Minister and set the stage for more Conservative Party consternation over the impending Brexit.
With the US President facing impeachment charges in the House, his appearance does not instill confidence in other world leaders.  Pres. Macron of France had to listen to Pres. Trump respond to his statements regarding NATO and its current status as a viable alliance.  Pres. Trump, who has made negative statements about NATO, countered Macron's negativity with supportive statements about the organization, leading to overall confusion as to his real position.  Yes, confusing to all.
     So, more rhetoric to endure.