McConnell backs off, abruptly eases impeachment trial limits
(WorldNews Politics)

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly backed offsome of his proposed rules for President Donald Trump´s impeachment trial on Tuesday, easing plans for a tight two-day schedule and agreeing that House evidence will be included. He acted after protests from senators, including fellow Republicans. The trial quickly burst into a partisan fight at the Capitol as the president`s lawyers opened arguments in support of McConnell`s plan. Democrats objected loudly to his initial rules, and some Republicans then made their concerns known in private at a GOP lunch. Without comment, the Republican leader submitted an amended proposal after meeting behind closed doors with his...