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"The article of impeachment now before the Senate is an unjust and blatantly unconstitutional act of political vengeance," says Michael van der Veen, a lawyer for Donald Trump, as he starts addressing senators on Day 4 of the former US president's trial. SOUNDBITE
China accuses Donald Trump of spreading a "political virus" at the United Nations after the US leader delivered a harsh attack on Beijing over the Covid-19 pandemic. "When the international community is really fighting hard against the Covid-19, the United States is spreading political virus here in the General Assembly," China's ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, tells reporters at the Chinese Consulate General in New York. SOUNDBITE
Robert De Niro - a vocal critic of President Donald Trump - called out the "dire" political climate of the US as he accepted a Life Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards on Sunday (19.01.20).
As the US House of Representatives opens for a historic session, a Republican lawmaker immediately rises to seek a motion to adjourn. In a prayer as the House is gavelled into session, the Chaplain prays for "wisdom and discernment" for all members. IMAGES
Acting US ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, a witness in the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump, says it was 'crazy' to withold Ukraine aid for political gain. SOUNDBITE
Kim Kardashian West has confirmed she has no plans to launch a political career because she thinks being President would "probably be the most stressful job in the world".