Heightened tensions at Trump impeachment trial as interrogations loom. Image via New York Times.
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Tensions build at Trump impeachment trial with first interrogations

At US president Donald Trump's impeachment trial, being presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts, tensions heightened as senators submitted questions for approval, to be put to witnesses during senate interrogations. Trump's defense team maintains that the president only withheld aid from Ukraine to combat corrupt practices, with Democrats objecting to the stipulation.

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Thu Jan 30 - TheGuardian

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