Republicans change trial rules to avoid 'dark of night' proceedings

By Susan Ferrechio

Published January 21, 2020 2:04pm ET

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Republicans change trial rules to avoid 'dark of night' proceedings — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, center, speaks during a news conference after a Senate Republican weekly luncheon meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. McConnell says he is "somewhat optimistic" after conversations with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer that there will be more cooperation on nominations and appropriations. | (Aaron P. Bernstein/Bloomberg)

Senate Republicans have altered planned rules for the presidential impeachment trial to allow House evidence to be included and to avoid late-night proceedings.

McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, was criticized by Democrats for drafting trial rules that would require both the impeachment managers and President Trump’s defense attorneys to each present arguments over 24 hours spread over two days.

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