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The Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. In a statement, Trump thanked his legal team and members of Congress "who stood proudly for the Constitution."

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Trump Celebrates His Acquittal, Says The Impeachment Was Part Of A 'Witch Hunt'

5:47pm February 13, 2021

by Jason Slotkin

In a statement issued shortly after a final vote in the Senate on a charge of inciting an insurrection, Trump said the "movement to Make America Great Again has only just begun."

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney arrives at the Capitol for the fifth day of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump on Saturday. Romney was one of the seven GOP senators who voted to convict.

Trump Impeachment Trial Verdict: How Senators Voted

5:47pm February 13, 2021

by Brakkton Booker

Democrats did not gain enough Republican support to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting insurrection, but seven GOP senators did break with their own party. See the vote breakdown.

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Senate Acquits Trump: Key Takeaways From Impeachment Trial

5:08pm February 13, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

The Senate found former president Donald Trump not guilty on an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection, by a 57-43 vote, acquitting the former president in his Senate trial.

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys, including Bruce Castor Jr. (left) and David Schoen, offered their impeachment case defense on Friday.

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Watch Live: Closing Arguments Begin In Trump Impeachment Trial

2:56pm February 13, 2021

by Alana Wise

The former president is being tried on one article of impeachment saying he incited the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Videos shown during the proceedings may contain profanity and violence.

Bruce Castor, a lawyer for former President Donald Trump, is pictured on a break in the third day of the Trump's impeachment trial at the Capitol.

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Listen Live: Day 5 Of Trump Impeachment Trial

2:45pm February 13, 2021

by Alana Wise

The trial of the former president headed toward its conclusion on Saturday after a vote to allow witnesses threatened to prolong the proceedings. Listen to NPR's special coverage.

In this image from video, House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., speaks during the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump and says he would like to subpoena Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler.

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Senate Vote To Call Witnesses Temporarily Throws Trial Into Uncertainty

2:29pm February 13, 2021

by Brian Naylor

The trial had been on a fast track, with many senators anxious to put it behind them and move on. But a vote to call witnesses threatened to stretch out the proceedings.

On Saturday morning, senators voted to hear from Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler as a witness in the impeachment trial. Later, an agreement allowed a statement by her into the record without calling her.

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Agreement Reached To Avoid Witnesses In Trump's Impeachment Trial

2:12pm February 13, 2021

by Brian Naylor

The impeachment managers and the former president's defense team agreed to enter a statement from GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler into evidence instead of calling her as a witness.

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Impeachment, Day 5: How Much Did The President Know About Danger To Pence?

1:18pm February 13, 2021

The Senate chamber witnessed a week of emotional testimony, jarring video and contentious debate. But the politicized final vote may serve mostly to test how strong Trump's grip on the party remains.

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Senate Unexpectedly Votes To Subpoena Witnesses And Documents In Impeachment Trial

12:47pm February 13, 2021

by Tamara Keith

Who will testify in Former President Donald Trump's Senate trial, and how many witnesses will be called? At this point, it's still unclear.

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The Week In Politics: Impeachment Trial May Last Much Longer Than Expected

12:30pm February 13, 2021

by Ron Elving

Lawmakers considering the former president's role in inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol were given an abundance of nerve-wracking video footage this week — and a bit of cover for "no" votes.

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