Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

January 30, 2020 - Washington, DC, United States: U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) discussing the Senate impeachment trial at a press conference. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee declared late Thursday night he will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts for more testimony and pushing the Senate toward an imminent vote to acquit the president.