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The US Senate acquits President Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress following a historic two-week trial. The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit Trump of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress. SOUNDBITE
The US Senate votes in favor of a resolution confirming the timeline of US President Donald Trump's impeachment proceedings, approving closing arguments Monday February 3rd and a final vote on Wednesday February 5th. Senators earlier rejected Democratic calls for new witnesses at the impeachment trial, paving the way for the president to be acquitted next week of the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. IMAGES
The US Senate reaches a deal to skip witness testimony in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, avoiding a delay that threatened to extend the procedure by days or even weeks. IMAGES
The US Senate votes to allow the calling of witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, throwing a wrench into Republican hopes to wrap up proceedings with a swift acquittal of the former president. Five Republicans joined all 50 Democrats to vote to allow witnesses, after Democratic impeachment managers signalled their intent to subpoena congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. SOUNDBITE
US Senator Patrick Leahy, who presides of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, adjourns the Senate for the day. IMAGES
The US Senate votes 56-44 to proceed with the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump despite his having left office. Trump is "subject to the jurisdiction of a court of impeachment for acts committed while president," the Senate determined, rejecting defense arguments that the trial is unconstitutional. IMAGES
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday placed the blame for the attack on the Capitol firmly at the feet of President Donald Trump. CNN reports the Kentucky Republican said on the Senate floor that Trump 'provoked' the violent insurrectionists on January 6th. The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the President and other powerful people. US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell McConnell's comments came as the Senate prepares to hold an impeachment trial over the House's charge of 'incitement of insurrection.' He said the despite the violence, Congress did its duty by certifying the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
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