Senate Leaders Lay Out Rules For Impeachment Trial Proceedings
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown · CNN Podcasts
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On the eve of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, senate leaders have set out rules for the proceedings. Schumer says that each side will get 16 hours, over two days, to present their arguments in Trump's trial. According to Schumer, the GOP is searching for a way to "oppose the conviction of Donald Trump without passing judgment on his conduct." Schumer also says that House managers have requested that the senate can hold votes on witnesses if needed.
Rep. Cheney defends her impeachment vote after the censure by Wyoming GOP and says that her "duty is to the constitution."
White House officials say that Intel officials will decide if Trump can get Intel briefings if he requests them.
White House officials says to not expect Trump's trial to be the "primary focus" for President Joe Biden, as this is a critical week for Biden's $1.9 trillion covid relief package. Democratic lawmakers are now drawing up the bill. Sen. Bernie Sanders says that a $15 minimum wage should be in the relief package, after Biden has said that it's unlikely to survive in the package.
Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one interview with the United States Secretary of State Blinken.
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