Impeachment trial: Democrats cry hypocrisy as Republicans say 'we've seen this before' – live updates

Democrats continue prosecution on third day of trialJerry Nadler says Trump’s conduct ‘puts even Nixon to shame’Democrats criticize Republicans, who claim house managers are repeating themselves, for not allowing new evidenceHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 1.23am GMT Republicans are passing the hours with fidget spinner toys. Sen. Mike Rounds just showed reporters his fidget spinner. I’ve been granted a special exception from ban on publishing photos from the press pen to bring you this image: pic.twitter.com/HTVOJMtamwIt appears Sen. Tom Cotton is on Fox News right now while the trial is in session. (All senators are supposed to be in their seats.) pic.twitter.com/IMoPSnYml4 1.11am GMT Report: Senator Lamar Alexander may be a swing vote to watchThe 79-year-old Tennessee Republican could be a deciding vote on whether or not to call witnesses or subpoena evidence, Politico reports: Three GOP senators have expressed some level of support for calling witnesses, and if they joined all Democrats, it would result in a 50-50 tie and likely be defeated. Unless Chief Justice John Roberts shocked Washington by wading in with a tie-break, Democrats need one more Republican to break ranks and upend GOP plans for a swift Trump acquittal.That’s got both parties eagerly eyeing Alexander. He’s a retiring defender of the Senate as an institution who’s occasionally bucked his party, but he also counts Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as a longtime ally. He’s more hesitant to criticize Trump than some other Republicans, but has also said it was “inappropriate” for Trump to ask foreign governments to investigate his political opponents. Continue reading…
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