McConnell unable to stop impeach witnesses

By By Lisa Mascaro
Updated January 29 2020 - 2:08pm, first published 2:04pm
Mitch McConnell admits he currently doesn't have the votes to block impeachment witnesses.
Mitch McConnell admits he currently doesn't have the votes to block impeachment witnesses.

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

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