Republicans facing increasing pressure to call witnesses after Bolton report

Accusations reportedly raised in the manuscript of former national security adviser John Bolton's upcoming book are prompting Democrats and some Republicans to call for his testimony in the impeachment trial. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN AM with the latest from Capitol Hill.

[Donewithcounting]

It is LITERALLY not the job of the Senate to call new witnesses! They can but are not obligated to.

[davids]

Pressure from who, the democrats and media?

[RAMelloh-ijsl]

Simply doing what is right dictates having witnesses relevant to this impeachment proceeding appear before the Senate to corroborate or dispute charges carried from the House to the Senate. It should not require "pressure", only integrity and honesty, some things I fear the current Senate majority is lacking.

[tishlove]

They knew before they started that they weren't going to be fair. We knew before they started that they weren't going to be fair.

[walterwhite]

*Democrats* *before:* "Bolton is a liar."
*Democrats* *now:* "lets listen to Bolton."

[dlawson]

a trial without witnesses! we all would be so lucky! and think about it, consequences for asking for witnesses! this is what it has come down to. to keep your job, stay in ranks. so much for country over party!

[mindofmadness]

There is a reason new heresay is not allowed into a trial once the Evidence has been submitted.

[LaJazzyBelles]

So just curious, to those saying dems had their chance, why are there actual Republicans that want to hear him?

[paullegg]

What book? There is no book to look at, what are they talking about? He has a draft of his manuscript.

[michaeladams]

Speaking of high profile votes, admitting you are voting to side with one person rather than the truth shall be your demise. A vote to hear the facts is beyond most these sheep.

[brokenking]

You guys act like they care about the opinions of the voters.
(Hint: they dont)

[ws]

You will be able to keep your own doctor AND your premiums will go DOWN.

[prestonwilliams]

"What would be the biggest benefit for republican senators to go against the president?" Being viewed by Americans with common sense and who understand the constitution as worthy of the oath they swore, to the constitution and to us the people, and not willing to blindly fallow a president/dictatorship, their political party, or themselves and their personal ambition. Articles of impeachment were introduced, let's (bother politicians and u.s citizens alike), hear EVERYTHING.

[annwithers]

Hey, on the topic of wasting my tax money....who paid for Nancy Pelosi's 'historic' impeachment souvenir pens? If one is sold on Ebay do I get a tax refund?

[ctothaz]

"i don't even know john bolton"

[kidthump]

Traitor trumpski is circling the bowl, be on the right side of history.

[jboulet]

The House should have had this done before they brought it to the Senate!

[TylerFireeagle]

Call in trump's kids to testify. Nepotism, emoluments clause.

[mistermeister]

Won't matter anyway 🤷‍♂️...
You lost.

[ChrisFaulkner]

"Increasing pressure", dont you love how the MSM forces you how to feel about it. #WordPlayMedia