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Live updates: Senate heads toward acquittal

The Senate is expected to wrap up the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump and cast a final vote on whether he is guilty of "inciting an insurrection" by the end of the day, following an incredibly quick presentation on Friday by his defense team.

The big picture: Given most Republican senators voted prior to the trial that impeaching a former president is unconstitutional, Trump's defense team needed to do just enough to sustain the votes needed to acquit the former president. It appears that they were successful, and that Democrats will fail to obtain the 17 GOP votes needed for a conviction.


What's next: The Senate wrapped up their question and answer portion of the trial Friday evening, and will reconvene Saturday at 10 a.m.

  • Neither side is expected to call witnesses. If they vote against doing so, they will then proceed to closing arguments.
  • Democratic leadership informed its caucus on Friday that they expect a final vote on around 3 p.m., three Democratic congressional aides told Axios.
  • Democrats are not expected to receive the 17 GOP votes needed to convict him.

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Top Biden adviser Anita Dunn departs White House today

Anita Dunn, one of President Biden's closest advisers during the campaign and as he built his administration, will depart the White House after today but remain a top confidant.

Why it matters: Dunn is one of the small handful of aides in the Oval Office who preps Biden before any major appearance. She helped place women in senior roles throughout the West Wing.

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