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WATCH: House votes to send Trump impeachment to Senate for trial

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The nearly party-line vote moved Trump's impeachment from Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Democratic-run House to the Republican-majority Senate, where Trump expects acquittal, even as new evidence is raising fresh questions about his Ukraine dealings.

WATCH: GOP will start impeachment trial and delay witnesses, McConnell says

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has secured the Republican votes needed to start President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses or documents that Democrats want.

WATCH: Senate leaders kick off 2020 with impeachment divide

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Trump's Senate trial cannot begin until House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers the articles of impeachment, which she is refusing to do until the Republican leader provides details on whether Democrats will be able to call more witnesses.

McConnell not ruling out witnesses in impeachment trial

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

McConnell, who has all-but-promised a swift acquittal of the president, has resisted making any guarantees.

McConnell rejects calls for new witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Sen. Mitch McConnell and most GOP senators prefer a swift trial so they can move on from impeachment.

Democrats seek Bolton, Mulvaney for impeachment trial

By Lisa Mascaro, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Senate Democrats are proposing a weekslong Senate impeachment trial seeking testimony from four new witnesses including John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney over President Donald Trump's actions toward Ukraine, according to a detailed outlined released Sunday.

Michael Gerson and Karen Tumulty on 2020 Senate races, Israel and Trump

The Washington Post’s Michael Gerson and Karen Tumulty join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest in politics, including our analysis of upcoming 2020 Senate races and potential candidates, the controversy over Israel’s barring a visit from Reps. Omar and Tlaib,…

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If Trump wants stronger background checks, Dems say, he should demand gun bill vote

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell, is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90 percent of Americans support.

Mueller’s testimony divides Congress on need to strengthen election security

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Former special counsel Robert Mueller's warning that Russian interference is still happening "as we sit" is putting pressure on Republican leaders in Congress to join Democrats in passing additional election security legislation.