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The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump celebrates veterans in NYC | Loud protesters along Fifth Ave. | Pence at Arlington National Ceremony | Public impeachment hearings start Wednesday | What to watch | Networks preempt coverage | GOP Rep. Pete King Peter (Pete) KingTrump holds private funeral service for brother Robert Trump at White House Cheney clashes with Trump Coronavirus Report: The Hill's Steve Clemons interviews Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney MORE won’t seek reelection | Record-breaking cold set to hit East Coast | National Sundae Day

LATEST WITH THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY



The closed doors are opening:

Via The Hill’s Mike Lillis, House Democrats are shifting the impeachment inquiry into the public phase this week, holding the first public hearings on Capitol Hill. http://bit.ly/2NYCeDD

The inquiry up until now: “Since Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiDemocratic senator to party: 'A little message discipline wouldn't kill us' Overnight Health Care: New wave of COVID-19 cases builds in US | Florida to lift all coronavirus restrictions on restaurants, bars | Trump stirs questions with 0 drug coupon plan Overnight Defense: Appeals court revives House lawsuit against military funding for border wall | Dems push for limits on transferring military gear to police | Lawmakers ask for IG probe into Pentagon's use of COVID-19 funds MORE (D-Calif.) formally launched the impeachment inquiry on Sept. 24, Democrats have kept their investigation largely from the public eye, interviewing more than a dozen diplomats and national security officials — obscure figures, to the name — in a secluded meeting room of the Capitol, three stories below ground, where even lawmakers must check their cell phones at the door.”

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And going forward: “That will change on Wednesday, when Rep. Adam Schiff Adam Bennett SchiffSchiff to subpoena top DHS official, alleges whistleblower deposition is being stonewalled Schiff claims DHS is blocking whistleblower's access to records before testimony GOP lawmakers distance themselves from Trump comments on transfer of power MORE (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, will launch a Phase 2 of public hearings into Trump's dealings with Ukraine, featuring a pair of witnesses embroiled in the administration's campaign to pressure foreign leaders in Kiev to find dirt on Trump's political opponents at home.”





WHO IS TESTIFYING THIS WEEK:





George Kent, a senior official at The State Department is testifying on Wednesday

William Taylor, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, is testifying on Wednesday.

Marie Yovanovitch, the former ambassador to Ukraine who was ousted, is testifying on Friday.





WHO ISN’T TESTIFYING:





Over the weekend, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) turned down a Republican request for Hunter Biden and the unnamed whistleblower to testify. http://bit.ly/2NU0zKA





NETWORKS ARE PREEMPTING REGULAR COVERAGE FOR THE HEARINGS:





“ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS on Wednesday will preempt their regularly scheduled programming for live coverage of the House Intelligence Committee's open impeachment hearings of President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE.” http://bit.ly/2Qi4aVZ

Plus: “As expected, all of the major cable news networks, including Fox News, MSNBC, CNN and CSPAN will also offer live coverage.” http://bit.ly/2Qi4aVZ





It’s Monday. Happy Veterans Day to all. I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com — and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook.

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IN THE WHITE HOUSE



Celebrating veterans:

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This morning, President Trump spoke at the New York City Veterans Day parade and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony.

Livestream of the speech: https://cs.pn/2NZsZmG

Tidbit outside the speech: “Incredibly loud protests outside the Trump speech along Fifth Avenue, with whistles, chants of ‘Lock him up!’" (Via The New York Times’s Maggie Haberman) http://bit.ly/33CUTeO

^Maggie Haberman Maggie Lindsy HabermanBiden, Pence cross paths at NYC 9/11 ceremony The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Trump floats 0M+ in personal spending for reelection bid The Hill's 12:30 Report: Washington reacts to scathing Trump military story MORE then added: “This is all a reminder of why it would have been virtually impossible for Trump to return to NY to live after the White House.” http://bit.ly/2X2iQcY

Across the street: There is an “impeach” sign on a building across the street. Photo via Bloomberg’s Jordan Fabian) http://bit.ly/33EwUf5

Eric Trump Eric Frederick TrumpJudge orders Eric Trump to comply with New York AG's subpoena before Election Day Eric Trump uses misleading clip to blast Biden for using teleprompter Melania Trump: Ginsburg's 'spirit will live on in all she has inspired' MORE and Bill de Blasio Bill de BlasioOVERNIGHT ENERGY: California seeks to sell only electric cars by 2035 | EPA threatens to close New York City office after Trump threats to 'anarchist' cities | House energy package sparks criticism from left and right EPA threatens to close New York City office after Trump threats to 'anarchist' cities New Year's Eve in Times Square to be largely virtual amid pandemic MORE shake hands: Here’s a photo, via The New York Post’s Jon Levine) http://bit.ly/2X55QTZ

The view from the back: http://bit.ly/2CwSl5Z





AND IN WASHINGTON, D.C.:

Vice President Pence spoke at Arlington National Cemetery. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2Q8bGCI





ON CAPITOL HILL



What else is happening in Congress this week:

Export-Import Bank: “The House is expected to take up legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which aims to aid the export of American goods and services, this week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Steny Hamilton HoyerHouse to vote on resolution affirming peaceful transition of power On The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline Vulnerable Democrats tell Pelosi COVID-19 compromise 'essential' MORE (D-Md.) said in a Dear Colleague letter sent to the caucus. Congress faces a Nov. 21 deadline before its current funding expires.”

Equal Rights Amendment: “The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to mark up legislation to eliminate the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment.”

Government funding: “Top members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are scheduled to meet this week as they try to break a stalemate on fiscal 2020 negotiations.”

Nominations: “The Senate is keeping its focus on nominations this week, after returning to Washington on Tuesday.”

Context and details for each from The Hill’s Juliegrace Brufke and Jordain Carney: http://bit.ly/36W72NO





Another retirement party to plan:





After 28 years in Washington, longtime Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) announced this morning that he is not running for reelection. http://bit.ly/33GnWhy

He said in a statement: "This was not an easy decision. But there is a season for everything and Rosemary and I decided that, especially since we are both in good health, it is time to have the flexibility to spend more time with our children and grandchildren.” Read his full statement: http://bit.ly/2qGP5ST

Why now: “My daughter’s recent move to North Carolina certainly accelerated my thinking.”

King’s tenure: “King, 75, serves on the House Homeland Security and Financial Services committees. He was chairman of the Homeland Security Committee in 2005-2006 and again in 2011-2012.”





WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE GOP:





“A wave of House GOP retirements is creating headaches for party leaders and suggesting Republicans see little chance of winning back the chamber in 2020.” http://bit.ly/33GnWhy

So far: “Almost two dozen Republicans have announced this cycle that they are retiring from the lower chamber, resigning or running for other offices. A handful of those departing lawmakers would have faced tough reelections in competitive districts, but a vast majority occupy safe, conservative seats.”





ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL



This morning — Bernie’s got a plan for that:

Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersSirota reacts to report of harassment, doxing by Harris supporters Republicans not immune to the malady that hobbled Democrats The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Republicans lawmakers rebuke Trump on election MORE (I-Vt.) announced his proposed agenda for Veterans Affairs services. http://bit.ly/2NCUCmH

The gist: “Sanders pledges to fill 50,000 job vacancies at the VA in his first year in office and ensure that those with military service in every state and territory have access to full health care services. He also proposes investing $62 billion in funding for VA infrastructure to repair and modernize facilities.”



Read his plan: http://bit.ly/2NzRF6f





IN OTHER NEWS



Record-breaking cold is coming:





Via CNN’s Judson Jones, “This week's Arctic blast will be so cold, forecasters expect it to break more than 300 records across US.” Details and forecast: https://cnn.it/2NCRs21





NOTABLE TWEETS:



Lol:

Watch: http://bit.ly/2ryB2iO

ON TAP:





The House and Senate are out.

President Trump is in New York, N.Y. Vice President Pence is in Washington, D.C.

Today: Veterans Day. Op-ed: http://bit.ly/32FFEQN

11:30 a.m. EST: Vice President Pence spoke at the Department of Veteran Affairs’ National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Thursday: The Hill is hosting an event, “America's Veterans: The Next Mission.” Details and how to RSVP: http://bit.ly/36Ix47j





WHAT TO WATCH:





10:30 a.m. EST: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump Melania TrumpWatchdog confirms State Dept. canceled award for journalist who criticized Trump Ginsburg becomes the first woman to lie in state in the Capitol Rabbi memorializes Ginsburg: Her dissents were 'blueprints for the future' MORE participated in the New York City Veterans Day Parade. Livestream: https://cs.pn/34PoXE3

9 p.m. EST: Former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenFormer Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick Bloomberg rolls out M ad buy to boost Biden in Florida MORE participates in a CNN town hall.





NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...:





Today is National Sundae Day.





And to liven your Monday, here’s a dog getting a haircut: http://bit.ly/2Q7kuIY



