Impeachment Spotlight Shifts to the Senate
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The impeachment spotlight shifts to the Senate, as the Senate is expected to launch a historic trial of President Trump in a matter of days. While left-leaning articles highlight continued support for calling on witnesses, right-leaning articles report that Republicans are divided over impeachment trial terms.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post reports on updates regarding preparations for Trump’s Senate trial. The article reports that Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he supports calling both GOP and Democratic witnesses, while Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) continues to press McConnell to include key witnesses and documents in the Senate trial. Furthermore, in a floor speech late Monday afternoon, Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) said that no president can disregard congressional oversight and called upon senators to “seek the truth and not cover up facts.”
A centrist article by U.S. News highlights that Republican Senators voiced opposition to any attempt to dismiss the charges against President Trump without a trial. Senator Mitt Romney stated that “the allegations that have been made are serious and deserve to be given consideration,” while Senator Susan Collins told reports she and a small group of colleagues were discussing a trial format that would allow lawmakers to vote on whether to include witnesses after hearing from each side.
A right-leaning article by Fox News reports that Republicans are at odds over the impeachment trial terms. While some Republican lawmakers are continuing to discuss whether the trial should feature a new round of witness testimony, others are aiming for a quick verdict. Over the weekend, Trump suggested that the Senate should bypass the trial and dismiss the articles, and GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said he anticipates the trial would be over in a matter of days.
From the left
Impeachment live updates: preparations accelerate this week for historic senate trial of Trump
Washington Post