their attorney trying to figure out what they can say and what they can't say. there's a reason why white house counsel should be present. >> hill said the reason it was so confusing, that was a situation that the russians could exploit. there's the lineup. today, a senior state department official. tomorrow, mike pompeo. on thursday, the ambassador to the e.u., gordon sondland. a dozen democrats take the biggest primary stage ever. the cnn presidential debate is just hours away. arlette saenz has a preview from westerville, ohio. >> reporter: it is debate day in westerville. later tonight, 12 of the democratic candidates will be