Below are the top political news stories of the day: ¯\_(?)_/¯
- Senate approves impeachment trial rules, rejecting witnesses - AP | Republicans easily approved the rest of the trial rules largely on their terms.
- Senate blocks push to subpoena Bolton in impeachment trial - The Hill | Democrats forced a vote in the early morning hours Wednesday on calling Bolton to testify
- AP FACT CHECK: Trump defense misrepresents Mueller findings - AP | A look at some of his legal team’s claims Tuesday during debate on the format of the Senate trial...
- Chief Justice John Roberts admonishes House managers and White House counsel - Politico | Roberts - “Those addressing the Senate should remember where they are".
- Dispute over rules erupts on impeachment’s first full day - AP | A proposal by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would have imposed a tight two-day schedule for opening arguments by each side.
- In reversal, Clinton says she’d back Sanders if he’s nominee - AP | The former secretary of state had earlier refused to say whether she would endorse Sanders...
- Stay awake: Senators struggle to stay focused on impeachment - AP | “The subject matter is something we’ve all heard,” Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., told reporters.
- Collins breaks with GOP on attempt to change impeachment rules resolution - The Hill | Both sides can file motions around 9 a.m., including a potential motion to dismiss the charges against Trump
- Trump impeachment: What you need to know about the Senate trial - BBC | Here are seven questions and answers that will help you understand the trial...
- Nadler, White House lawyers clash in late-night debate - The Hill | Nadler argued that Republicans and President Trump were "afraid" to let former national security adviser John Bolton testify because "they know he knows too much."
- The Disunited States: How partisan politics is polarising the US - Aljazeera | Growing division between Democrats and Republicans may threaten American democracy.
- New China virus: US announces first case - BBC | Diagnosed in a US resident who arrived in Seattle from China
- Sanders, Biden campaigns ramp up attacks over Social Security - The Hill | Sanders has hammered his rival for the Democratic presidential nomination...
