government. but this time bb's time may be running out. the veteran diplomat martin -- said today it is conceivable bb will be the next prime minister. that is our broadcast for this thursday night. thank you so very much for being here with us and good night from our nbc headquarters here in new york. what might have been a last round of hearings, witnesses fiona hill and david holmes boning testify that president trump pressed for investigations. >> plus, republicans in the white house are trying to map out where they go from here. their strategy may include limiting the impeachment trial in just two weeks. >> and michael bloomberg files paperwork to enter the 2020 white house2020 white house race. his team says he hasn't officially made the decision about whether he is going to run but the paperwork is a necessary step.