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The Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump lawyers to offer closing arguments on day 7 | Senators prep for question time | Latest Bolton fallout | McConnell struggles to unify GOP | Republican says Senate should get Bolton manuscript | Trump to unveil Mideast peace plan | Bloomberg passes Buttigieg in national poll | UK bucks Trump to allow Huawei in 5G network | Trump asks 'what the hell has happened' to Fox News | Trump rally in New Jersey tonight

LATEST WITH THE IMPEACHMENT

McConnell trying to keep his party united like...:

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMomentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day Trump expects to nominate woman to replace Ginsburg next week Video of Lindsey Graham arguing against nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year goes viral MORE (R-Ky.) is struggling to keep Republicans united following the New York Times report of former national security adviser John Bolton John BoltonDiplomacy with China is good for America The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - Pence lauds Harris as 'experienced debater'; Trump, Biden diverge over debate prep DOJ launches probe into Bolton book for possible classified information disclosures MORE's manuscript. http://bit.ly/2RUsxbb

Why: There are growing calls for Bolton and other witnesses to testify, which would prolong the trial.

Back story: Here's the New York Times bombshell report that threw the debate over witnesses into disarray. "Trump Tied Ukraine Aid to Inquiries He Sought, Bolton Book Says" https://nyti.ms/38F9kRJ

HOW THE BOLTON MANUSCRIPT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO UPEND THE TRIAL:

Via The Hill's Niall Stanage: http://bit.ly/2U2zfi1

THIS IS THE MOST DIPLOMATIC ANALYSIS -- EVERYONE'S A WINNER!:

Via Politico's Jake Sherman, Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) ManchinMomentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day Gardner on court vacancy: Country needs to mourn Ginsburg 'before the politics begin' Barrett seen as a front-runner for Trump Supreme Court pick MORE (D-W.Va.) commented on the trial: "I think everyone's done a good job so far. On both sides." http://bit.ly/2t8HQ7W

This a.m. -- a GOP senator wants to see Bolton's manuscript:

Sen. James Lankford James Paul LankfordMcConnell works to lock down GOP votes for coronavirus bill Charities scramble to plug revenue holes during pandemic Warren calls for Postal Service board members to fire DeJoy or resign MORE (R-Okla.) said the White House should give a copy of former national security adviser Bolton's memoir to senators. http://bit.ly/2vu0rMx

Lankford said in a Facebook video: "I am encouraging the White House, anybody that I can talk to, to say: That manuscript is pertinent, and we should get access to that manuscript to see what they're actually saying."

Watch the Facebook video: http://bit.ly/3aPgmVI

I keep misreading 'witness swap' as 'prisoner swap':

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerVideo of Lindsey Graham arguing against nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year goes viral Graham signals support for confirming a Supreme Court nominee this year Pelosi orders Capitol flags at half-staff to honor Ginsburg MORE (D-N.Y.) dismissed a proposal from moderate Sen. Pat Toomey Patrick (Pat) Joseph ToomeyAppeals court rules NSA's bulk phone data collection illegal Dunford withdraws from consideration to chair coronavirus oversight panel GOP senators push for quick, partial reopening of economy MORE (R-Pa.) to allow both former national security adviser John Bolton and Hunter Biden testify as witnesses in the impeachment trial. http://bit.ly/37BchCL

In Schumer's words: "There's always a diversion. Hunter Biden has nothing to do with the facts of this trial."

It's Tuesday. I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com -- and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook.

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HAPPENING ON CAPITOL HILL

Day 7 -- ding, ding:

The Senate impeachment trial is about to begin for the last day of arguments from President Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE's defense team.

When the trial begins: 1 p.m. EST, as per usual. Livestream: https://cs.pn/37A44Pc

WHAT TO WATCH TODAY:

Today is the last day for President Trump's lawyers to present their defense. Here's a preview: http://bit.ly/2Rz0SO8

WHEN THE TRUMP TEAM FINISHES -- WE MOVE TO THE QUESTIONNING PORTION OF THE PROGRAM:

Senators will have 16 hours to question the House impeachment managers and President Trump's defense team. http://bit.ly/310C9W5

For context: "Senators filed more than 150 questions during the 1999 Clinton impeachment trial, using two days to work through the pile. Only one question in that trial came from a bipartisan pair of senators: Sens. Susan Collins Susan Margaret CollinsJeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally Momentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day MORE (R-Maine) and Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)."

IN THE WHITE HOUSE

But that's MY channel. MY CHANNEL.:

This morning, President Trump slammed Fox News after an interview with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen Christopher (Chris) Van HollenMid-Atlantic states sue EPA over Chesapeake Bay pollution Trump payroll-tax deferral for federal workers sparks backlash Senators urge administration to make payroll tax deferral optional for federal workers MORE (Md.) and predicted it would be "the beginning of the end" for the network. http://bit.ly/36xF7T5

He tweeted: "Really pathetic how @FoxNews is trying to be so politically correct by loading the airwaves with Democrats like Chris Van Hollen, the no name Senator from Maryland. He has been on forever playing up the Impeachment Hoax. Dems wouldn't even give Fox their low ratings debates..." http://bit.ly/37BhY3l

He then added: "So, what the hell has happened to @FoxNews. Only I know! Chris Wallace and others should be on Fake News CNN or MSDNC. How's Shep Smith doing? Watch, this will be the beginning of the end for Fox, just like the other two which are dying in the ratings. Social Media is great!" http://bit.ly/36ySMt9

I have a plan for that!:

Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin (Bibi) NetanyahuMORE, President Trump just announced a Mideast peace plan.

On Jerusalem: "Under this vision, Jerusalem will remain Israel’s undivided, [that’s] very important, undivided capital."

From Trump: “We will form a joint committee with Israel to convert the conceptual map into a more detailed and calibrated rendering so that recognition can be immediately achieved.”

Unrelated, but — Trump also called out Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Sunday shows preview: Justice Ginsburg dies, sparking partisan battle over vacancy before election Trump steps up Iran fight in final election stretch MORE: “That’s impressive. That was very impressive. That reporter couldn’t have done too good of a job on you yesterday. Think you did a good job on her, actually,” Trump said of Pompeo's clash with an NPR reporter. Back story: https://politi.co/2TZoVr

Livestream of the announcement: http://bit.ly/38NLPpo

Photo from the room: http://bit.ly/2RzvqQ0

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Bloomberg surpassed Buttigieg in a new national poll -- say what now?:

Twelve percent of Democratic presidential primary voters support former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg Michael BloombergTop Democratic super PAC launches Florida ad blitz after Bloomberg donation The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Latest with the COVID-19 relief bill negotiations The Memo: 2020 is all about winning Florida MORE, according to a new Morning Consult poll. http://bit.ly/2RPzREU

The numbers:

Former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenMomentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day Trump expects to nominate woman to replace Ginsburg next week Video of Lindsey Graham arguing against nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year goes viral MORE: 29 percent support

Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersNYT editorial board remembers Ginsburg: She 'will forever have two legacies' Two GOP governors urge Republicans to hold off on Supreme Court nominee Sanders knocks McConnell: He's going against Ginsburg's 'dying wishes' MORE (I-Vt.): 23 percent

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenBiden's fiscal program: What is the likely market impact? Warren, Schumer introduce plan for next president to cancel ,000 in student debt The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Don't expect a government check anytime soon MORE (D-Mass.): 14 percent

Michael Bloomberg: 12 percent

Mayor Pete Buttigieg Pete ButtigiegBipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg's death Bogeymen of the far left deserve a place in any Biden administration Overnight Defense: Woodward book causes new firestorm | Book says Trump lashed out at generals, told Woodward about secret weapons system | US withdrawing thousands of troops from Iraq MORE: 7 percent

Businessman Andrew Yang Andrew YangDoctor who allegedly assaulted Evelyn Yang arrested on federal charges The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden weighs in on police shootings | Who's moderating the debates | Trump trails in post-convention polls Buttigieg launches his own podcast MORE: 5 percent

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Amy KlobucharThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - White House moves closer to Pelosi on virus relief bill EPA delivers win for ethanol industry angered by waivers to refiners It's time for newspapers to stop endorsing presidential candidates MORE (D-Minn.): 3 percent

The full poll: http://bit.ly/2TYQVey

Interesting read -- show me... Iowa!:

Via The Hill's Reid Wilson and Ashley Perks, here's a look at the Iowa Caucuses, mapped out: http://bit.ly/2uIFUDj

IN OTHER NEWS

Latest with the coronavirus -- the death toll exceeds 100:

Via The New York Times, "The outbreak of the mysterious new coronavirus is rapidly spreading, the Chinese authorities said on Tuesday, as the official account of known cases jumped nearly 60 percent overnight and the death toll exceeded 100 for the first time." https://nyti.ms/2Gu5Ntx

Welpppp:

Via The Hill's Maggie Miller, the United Kingdom decided to allow Chinese telecommunications group Huawei to be a part of its 5G network, ignoring President Trump's calls for Huawei to be banned. http://bit.ly/2GxgEme

Details: "The [United Kingdom's National Security Council (NSC)] said it would allow a presence of 'no more than 35 percent' of equipment from high risk vendors like Huawei, which is one of the largest telecom equipment providers in the world, in peripheral networks."

Why the U.S. wants Huawei to be banned: Fears of Chinese spying.

NOTABLE TWEETS

Oh no.:

this is a nightmare pic.twitter.com/JjjtuPHQPJ — David Mack (@davidmackau) January 28, 2020

ON TAP

The House and Senate are in. President Trump is in Washington, D.C. and is heading to Wildwood, N.J. for a campaign rally. Vice President Pence is in Madison, Wis.

10:05 a.m. EST: Vice President Pence left Washington, D.C. for Madison, Wis.

1 p.m. EST: The Senate meets to continue the impeachment trial. The Senate's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/30Zt5AE

2 p.m. EST: President Trump receives an intelligence briefing.

2 – 3:30 p.m. EST: First and last votes in the House. The House's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/2Gxd7Es

4:25 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence gets back to Washington, D.C.

4:40 p.m. EST: President Trump leaves for Wildwood, N.J.

10:30 p.m. EST: President Trump gets back to the White House.

WHAT TO WATCH

Noon: President Trump delivered remarks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Livestream: http://bit.ly/38NLPpo

1 p.m. EST: Day 7 of the Senate impeachment trial. Livestream: https://cs.pn/37A44Pc

1:15 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence speaks at the Wisconsin School Choice Student Showcase. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2tNzS4A

7 p.m. EST: President Trump holds a campaign rally in Wildwood, N.J. Livestream: https://cs.pn/3aRICaa

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...

Today is National Blueberry Pancake Day.

For the "Schitt's Creek" fans in the room:



Here's a montage of 'Schitt's Creek' character Alexis saying "David." Watch -- I'm loling: http://bit.ly/2O6HTIN

And because you made it this far, here's a dog and a cat who have the best friendship: http://bit.ly/37B8BRg