Dems cite 'sense of urgency' as impeachment fight escalates Top Democrats tell reporters "there is a real sense of urgency" to move forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, who is accused of leaning on Ukraine's president to dig up dirt on one of his main 2020 election rivals. In a press conference, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff say they are concerned that "the White House will attempt to stonewall" the investigation and that they are determined to protect the whistleblower. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES