Bill O'Reilly here Friday, January 24, 2020, you are listening to the O'Reilly update

here is what's happening today in America.

For the third time in history, the Senate has started an impeachment trial against a

sitting U.S. president.

After more than a month of maneuvering delays, speeches, Speaker Nancy Pelosi finally sent

the impeachment articles to the Senate for judgment.

Following more than 12 hours of debate, the first day, the Senate approved Mitch McConnell's

rules on witnesses and new evidence by a strict party line vote.

There will be no specific order for anyone right now.

Democrats say Republicans are trying to cover up for the president.

Republicans believe the process should proceed quickly and the House was responsible for

accumulating evidence.

And that is true according to the Founding Fathers vision.

Now, going forward to each team will continue to present their case to the Senate on whether

President Trump's dealing with the Ukraine, constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors, but

there is little chance Mr. Trump will be removed.

Americans remain largely split on the issue.

Those who like Trump think it's a farce, those who hate Trump want him out.

Recent polls say 50, 50 and I think that's a little bit skewed.

So what should be a major event for the nation feels more like a partisan political

farce?

The Democrats have lied with the media, no, they're going to lose two-thirds of the Senate

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