House Republicans force way into closed-door deposition

(AP) – Frustrated Republican lawmakers are getting creative as they try new tactics to oppose the impeachment probe.

Republicans brought the House Democrats’ investigation to a halt as around two dozen GOP House members stormed into a closed-door deposition with a Defense Department official.

The GOP maneuver delayed a deposition with senior Defense Department official Laura Cooper until midafternoon Wednesday, about five hours behind schedule. Cooper later testified behind closed doors.