Article snippet: The impeachment inquiry is proceeding quickly, and it entered a new phase this week as the House Intelligence Committee began open hearings to question witnesses about President Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to open investigations into his political rivals. The Globe wanted to know: What questions do you have about the impeachment inquiry as it moves into this new phase? So we we sought out your thoughts, and we’re answering some of your queries here. Have more questions? Ask away. Questions have been edited for length and clarity. What is the difference between bribery and extortion? We keep hearing these terms used interchangeably. Federal writes in Politico. The reason people are hearing those terms tossed around is that there is an ongoing debate among Democrats about how to categorize exactly what Trump allegedly did in the Ukraine scandal — and how to connect that to the “treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors” mentioned as reasons for impeachment in the Constitution. Some see Trump as possibly breaking laws against bribery and extortion, as well as campaign finance chicanery, and obstruction of justice. The New York Times reported Thursday that the word “bribery” is gaining momentum among Democrats, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff both using it in recent days. The term has the advantage of being specifically included in the Constitution and not an undefined “high crime and misdemeanor.” ... Link to the full article to read more