welcome to our viewers around the world and in the u.s. this is "early start." >> we start in the nation's capital this morning. democrats moving full speed into the next phase of impeeachment proceedings. house leaders say they are undeterred by the white house blocking key documents and testimony from firsthand witnesses. democrats could fight for court records, compelling testimony from mick mulvaney, mike pompeo, and former national security adviser, john bolton, or proceed with evidence they have. house speaker nancy pelosi making her choice clear yesterday. >> we're not going to wait until the courts decide. we can't wait for that. it's a technique. it's obstruction of justice. >> democrats say they have the