but every one else saw as problemat problematic. each of these items is big enough on its own. taken together they expand our understanding of the decisions and actions at the heart of what just yesterday became a soon to be public impeachment proceedings. all that and the washington post moments ago reporting that a number of senate republicans are now considering acknowledge that there was, in fact, a quid pro quo. in short, wow. a lot to get to. cnn pamela brown starts us off. we want to start with your reporting on this information pipeline running from the secure room on the capitol to the white house. what are you learning? >> reporter: my league and i ha -- colleague and i have learned close allies are offering guidance to crafting the defense strategy. mark meadow and jim jordon have