Politics

Trump impeachment trial resumes without calling witnesses

By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate is moving toward a final vote after reaching a deal to skip witness testimony in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion

By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was thrown into confusion Saturday as lawmakers voted to consider hearing witnesses, a step that could extend the proceedings and delay a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly Capitol insurrection.

AP sources: GOP leader McConnell will vote to acquit Trump

By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The longest-serving GOP Senate leader in history made his views known in a letter to fellow Republican lawmakers, according to two sources familiar with McConnell’s thinking who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss his decision.

WATCH: Trump trial opens as senators race toward vote

By Associated Press

Senators were speeding toward an expected vote in the rare Saturday session on whether to convict or acquit the former president on the charge of incitement of insurrection in the Jan. 6 attack.

Senators to consider witnesses in Trump impeachment trial

By Associated Press

Closing arguments were expected Saturday with no witnesses called. But lead Democratic prosecutor Jamie Raskin of Maryland asked for a deposition of Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler over fresh information.

AP report: McConnell expected to vote to acquit Trump

By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Republican leader's views carry sway among GOP senators and are likely to influence others weighing their votes. While most Democrats are expected to convict the former president, acquittal is likely in the evenly divided Senate.

WATCH: Trump's second impeachment trial | Day 5

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

While most Democrat are expected to convict the former president, acquittal already appeared likely in the chamber that is split 50-50 with Republicans. A two-thirds majority is required for conviction.

Key takeaways from Day 4 of Trump's second impeachment trial

By Daniel Bush

Former President Donald Trump’s defense team was allotted up to 16 hours to present their case, but made clear Friday they believed they needed far less to prove that Trump was not responsible for inciting the Capitol attack on Jan.

WATCH: Senate votes to give Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol Police officer

By Associated Press

The Senate has voted to give the Congressional Gold Medal to Eugene Goodman, a Capitol Police officer who led a violent mob away from the Senate doors on Jan. 6 as they hunted for lawmakers during the presidential electoral count.

Biden administration to undo Medicaid work requirements

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Federal health officials planned Friday to inform 10 states that they would revoke permissions granted by the Trump administration to impose such requirements.