5 PM ET: Biden impeachment inquiry, Biden addresses democracy threats, mortgage rates climb & more

We begin with key takeaways from House Republicans’ first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Joe Biden. We’ll also tell you where the battle to pass a spending bill stands ahead of a deadline to avoid a shutdown. Biden gave a speech in Arizona characterizing former President Donald Trump and “MAGA Republicans" as a direct threat to democracy. A deadly shooting rampage unfolded in the Dutch city of Rotterdam – we have details. And, mortgage rates hit a 23-year high.

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