WASHINGTON, D.C.: Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conceded late Tuesday, a potentially major hurdle for Trump’s hopes to end the trial with a quick acquittal.

Earlier, Trump’s lawyers concluded his defense with a plea to move on.

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