charge. i hope we are going to find a way. look at the facts, the senators will be impartial, make up their minds and protect the democracy we love. reporter: nancy pelosi is withholding the impeachment articles to for senate republicans to allow witnesses in any impeachment trial. lisa murkowski of alaska told a local television station she was disturbed when she heard mitch mcconnell was in total coordination with the white house on a senate impeachment trial, mcconnell called impeachment a political charade. there is one more holiday message from the president this christmas, a tweet congratulating america on strong holiday sales. during celebrations today take a moment to remember christmas day is not joyous for all. the remains of a new jersey green beret killed in afghanistan return to american soil today and what is called a dignified transfer.