10 things you need to know today: November 13, 2019

1. The House starts public impeachment inquiry hearings on Wednesday, launching a new phase after weeks of closed-door depositions. The first day will include testimony from William Taylor, acting ambassador to Ukraine, and George Kent, deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs. Both told lawmakers in closed hearings that the Trump White House improperly withheld congressionally approved military aid to pressure Ukraine to investigate Democrats. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-...