Donald Trump impeachment trial live updates: Senate to hear closing arguments ahead of final vote

Here’s what we expect today

it’s possible the Senate will hold a vote to call witnesses, which would extend the trial considerably. It’s all up to the House impeachment managers to request this, and though a few Democratic senators have expressed interest, I haven’t seen reporting to suggest the rest of the party supports this move. 

We expect the Senate will get straight into closing arguments. Both sides have two hours at their disposal, but they probably won’t use all that time given the way the rest of this trial has unfolded. (Trump’s defence lawyers used just 3 of the 16 hours allotted for them for opening arguments). 

Once the defence wraps up, the final vote is imminent. It’s possible the Senate takes a quick recess. They also…