Trump accuses impeachment managers of `lies, fraud and deception` - live updates
(The Guardian United States)

Impeachment managers will finish presenting opening arguments todayTeam has so far mostly used Trump´s own words about UkraineHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 2.27pm GMT The House impeachment managers will begin their final day of opening arguments at 1 p.m. ET.The managers´ final conclusion today will almost certainly be the same one they drew yesterday: that Trump represents a danger to the country and should be removed from office. 2.09pm GMT The House impeachment managers will have to wrap up their opening arguments today, and then Trump´s lawyers will be given up to 24 hours, spread over to three days, to begin their defense of the president.Because the Senate remains in session on Saturdays for impeachment trials, the president´s team will start presenting tomorrow, but there is widespread speculation that Trump´s lawyers will save most of their arguments for Monday and (if necessary) Tuesday.Saturday´s session, we keep being told, is expected to be short. Reason? Well it´s the defense´s choice how to organize their time, and... https://t.co/UhDYRb6Ocg Continue reading...