McConnell Gets Trump Signoff for Vote Plan: Impeachment Update

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  • Lawyers for both sides to make closing arguments Monday

Reporters reach out to Senator Lamar Alexander during a recess in Washington, on Jan. 30. Alexander announced he’ll vote to block witnesses.

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The Senate voted to block calling witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell scheduled final votes on the impeachment articles for Wednesday at 4 p.m. An acquittal is all but assured.

Here are the latest developments: