Adam Schiff: Secret impeachment inquiry akin to grand jury

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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said his panel is operating like a grand jury, which is why it is being held in secret.

The California Democrat said Tuesday, because there is no special counsel to investigate the matter “Congress has to do it.” Secrecy is important “because there is a profound need” to ensure witnesses don’t hear each other’s testimony and President Trump does not interfere.

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