Capitol insurrection

WATCH: Rep. Dean urges senators to be on the right side of history

By Associated Press

After a delay of several hours, the trial is back on track with closing arguments and Saturday's session heading toward a vote on the verdict.

WATCH: Raskin says Trump Impeachment trial is ‘about who we are’

By 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. The agreement averted a prolonged trial and set up closing arguments from both sides.

Rep. Herrera Beutler becomes central character in late Trump impeachment trial turmoil

By Chris Grygiel, Associated Press

Her statement late Friday asserting that Trump rebuffed a request from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy upended Trump's Senate trial and sparked a fight about calling Herrera Beutler as a witness.

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.