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The US Capitol seen through a barbed wire fence during the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump in Washington, Friday, 12 February 2021.

15:03 GMT 13 February 2021 / updated: 16:01 GMT US

Live Updates: Senate Votes 55-45 to Allow Calling Witnesses in Trump Impeachment Trial

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to reporters after the weekly Republican caucus policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2021.

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U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman (top) acknowledges a standing ovation from U.S. Senators, the House of Representatives impeachment managers and former President Donald Trump’s attorneys just before the Senate awards Goodman a Congressional Gold Medal during the fourth day of the impeachment trial of the former president on charges of inciting the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., February 12, 2021.

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Former first lady Melania Trump listens as her husband delivers remarks during his last speech as president at Joint Base Andrews, Prince George's County, Maryland, US, 20 January 2021.

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