Article snippet: Both sides are digging in as lawmakers enter a pivotal week in the entrenched fight over MORE’s impeachment trial. The hardening battle lines come as the two articles of impeachment could be transmitted to the Senate as soon as this week. The House returns to Washington on Tuesday for the first time this year, and Democrats will meet on Wednesday, setting the stage for a crucial decision time. There are no signs of a detente after the two-week holiday recess failed to move the needle in the stalemate over key issues like procedure and when to make a decision on trial witnesses. Senate Majority Leader MORE (D-N.Y.) traded barbs during a rare Friday session, with neither appearing closer to conceding. McConnell appeared unmoved by Schumer’s request for Ukraine-related documents and witnesses. “What I have consistently said is very simple: The structure for this impeachment trial should track with the structure of the Clinton trial,” the GOP leader said, outlining what has been his position, despite pressure tactics by Democrats, for weeks. Schumer, meanwhile, accused McConnell of “finger pointing” and “name calling.” The two men last met to discuss the impeachment trial on Dec. 17. They did not talk about the issue over the break and did not formally meet on Friday, though Schumer told reporters that they spoke briefly on the floor. The Democratic leader said he told McConnell “we need documents and we need witnesses” and that he hoped the GOP leader was “thinking'... Link to the full article to read more