The US Senate has passed the Iran war powers resolution. The&nbsp;bill seeks to prevent <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../US-President-Trump-to-visit-India-on-February -24-25-White-House">Donald Trump</a> from waging war with Iran.

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During the session, 55 Senators supported the bill, while 45 opposed it. The Democrats are hailing it&nbsp;as a bipartisan victory.

Trump's Republican party holds a 53-seat majority in the Senate, however, during&nbsp;Thursday's vote eight&nbsp;Republicans joined the Democratic cause.

The result was a far cry from the partisan vote that acquitted Trump of his impeachment charges last week. Trump had warned Senators against passing the bill.

The US president had&nbsp;said the United States was doing well with Iran and that this was not a time to show "weakness".&nbsp;

The resolution requires Trump to remove troops deployed against Iran unless Congress declares war. It also defends American aggression in case of an imminent threat.

The bill will now go to the House of Representatives and then on to the President's desk wherein all likelihood it will be vetoed by President Trump.

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It's unlikely that two-thirds of the Senate will join hands and force the president's hand but&nbsp;the very fact that a Republican Senate passed a resolution rebuking Trump sends a strong political message to the President.

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Even as America moved to curb its President's powers there were some major developments in Iran.&nbsp;Iran's revolutionary guard commander Hossein Salami issued a major threat.&nbsp;He vowed to strike both the US and Israel if there was even a small error from either of the two countries even as&nbsp;a&nbsp;US warship found a cache of suspected Iranian weapons in the Arabian Sea.

The USS Normandy seized 150 anti-tank missiles and&nbsp;three&nbsp;Iranian surface-to-air missiles and other weapons components believed to be manufactured in Iran.

The US Senate has passed the Iran war powers resolution. The bill seeks to prevent Donald Trump from waging war with Iran. Also read: US Senators plan on visiting Ukraine after Trump impeachment trial During the session, 55 Senators supported the bill, while 45 opposed it.

The US Senate has passed the Iran war powers resolution. The bill seeks to prevent Donald Trump from waging war with Iran. Also read: US Senators plan on visiting Ukraine after Trump impeachment trial During the session, 55 Senators supported the bill, while 45 opposed it. The Democrats are hailing it as a bipartisan victory. Trump's Republican party holds a 53-seat majority in the Senate, however, during Thursday's vote eight Republicans joined the Democratic cause. The result was a far cry from the partisan vote that acquitted Trump of his impeachment charges last week. Trump had warned Senators against passing the bill. The US president had said the United States was doing well with Iran and that this was not a time to show "weakness". The resolution requires Trump to remove troops deployed against Iran unless Congress declares war. It also defends American aggression in case of an imminent threat. The bill will now go to the House of Representatives and then on to the President's desk wherein all likelihood it will be vetoed by President Trump. × It's unlikely that two-thirds of the Senate will join hands and force the president's hand but the very fact that a Republican Senate passed a resolution rebuking Trump sends a strong political message to the President. × Even as America moved to curb its President's powers there were some major developments in Iran. Iran's revolutionary guard commander Hossein Salami issued a major threat. He vowed to strike both the US and Israel if there was even a small error from either of the two countries even as a US warship found a cache of suspected Iranian weapons in the Arabian Sea. The USS Normandy seized 150 anti-tank missiles and three Iranian surface-to-air missiles and other weapons components believed to be manufactured in Iran.

US Senate curbs Trump's ability to wage war with Iran

India has offered to partially open up its poultry and dairy markets in a bid for a limited trade deal during US President Donald Trump's first official visit. Trump's trip to India has raised hopes that he would restore some of the country's US trade preferences, in exchange for tariff reductions and other concessions.

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India is all set to roll up the red carpet for US President Donald Trump. This will be perhaps the last major bilateral engagement for Donald Trump before the US Presidential elections. Trump is very excited about this visit. Watch report:

WION Dispatch: Trump's visit to India, What is on the cards?

It is official now US President Donald Trump will be visiting India on the 24th and 25th of February. This will be his first visit to India since he took over the office. Watch report:

Wion Dispatch: US President Donald Trump to visit India on February 24 , Trade & defence ties on agenda

The first event that will help decide the candidates for US president is to take place with Monday's Iowa caucuses.

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President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union address Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress. The State of the Union is an annual address the president gives before Congress

US President Donald Trump to address US House

After the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic cooperation has rejected US President's Middle East Peace plan.

The 57-member body held a summit to discuss the plan in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. Palestinian foreign minister Riyadh al-Malki called the deal "an assault on international order".

The meeting was requested by the Palestinian leadership. The meeting of the body came two days after the Arab league rejected Trump's so-called "deal of the century", saying: "It does not meet the minimum rights and aspirations of Palestinian people."

With member states from four continents, the OIC is the second-largest intergovernmental organisation in the world after the united nations, with a collective population reaching more than 1.8 billion.

The European Union plans to assess the middle east peace plan and reaffirms its readiness to work towards the resumption of meaningful negotiations.

The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said that the bloc remains “firm and united” behind the quest for a negotiated two-state peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians.

Borrel also talked about the importance of Jordan in resolving the conflict, especially regarding Jerusalem.

"What is happening now is beyond the border of Palestine it is an assault on the international order as we know it. The countries in our cooperation have large benefits in protecting the laws that rule the international relations after the end of world war two. We are all keen on maintaining the agreed principles to be the benchmark and trump's deal goes against all of that," Riyadh al-Malki, Foreign Minister, Palestine.

The US President Donald Trump has enraged Palestinians with a controversial peace plan which would allow Israel to keep all of its settlements in the west bank region.

The middle east plan also proposed a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and gave Israel an "undivided capital" in Jerusalem.

The 181-paged plan, dubbed by Trump as the "deal of the century", was presented in the white house on Tuesday after negotiations with Israel but with no input from the Palestinians.

After the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic cooperation has rejected US President's Middle East Peace plan. The 57-member body held a summit to discuss the plan in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah.

After the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic cooperation has rejected US President's Middle East Peace plan. The 57-member body held a summit to discuss the plan in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. Palestinian foreign minister Riyadh al-Malki called the deal "an assault on international order". The meeting was requested by the Palestinian leadership. The meeting of the body came two days after the Arab league rejected Trump's so-called "deal of the century", saying: "It does not meet the minimum rights and aspirations of Palestinian people." With member states from four continents, the OIC is the second-largest intergovernmental organisation in the world after the united nations, with a collective population reaching more than 1.8 billion. The European Union plans to assess the middle east peace plan and reaffirms its readiness to work towards the resumption of meaningful negotiations. The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said that the bloc remains “firm and united” behind the quest for a negotiated two-state peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. Borrel also talked about the importance of Jordan in resolving the conflict, especially regarding Jerusalem. "What is happening now is beyond the border of Palestine it is an assault on the international order as we know it. The countries in our cooperation have large benefits in protecting the laws that rule the international relations after the end of world war two. We are all keen on maintaining the agreed principles to be the benchmark and trump's deal goes against all of that," Riyadh al-Malki, Foreign Minister, Palestine. The US President Donald Trump has enraged Palestinians with a controversial peace plan which would allow Israel to keep all of its settlements in the west bank region. The middle east plan also proposed a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and gave Israel an "undivided capital" in Jerusalem. The 181-paged plan, dubbed by Trump as the "deal of the century", was presented in the white house on Tuesday after negotiations with Israel but with no input from the Palestinians.

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation rejects US President Trump's Middle East Peace plan

US President Donald Trump on Friday released an expanded version of his travel ban that targets potential migrants from Nigeria and five other countries.

Trump's extended travel ban targets Nigeria, five other countries

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Today is the second day of question and answer session at Donald Trump's impeachment trial and once again the issue of new witnesses and executive privileges dominated the proceedings. Lead impeachment manager Adam Shiff told the Senate that the trial without new witnesses would reflect poorly on the body.

Trump Impeachment: Witnesses and Prez privilege dominate Q&A

The US President Donald Trump has formally signed a new trade pact with Mexico and Canada bringing his campaign promise to replace the three countries exiting deal closure to reality.

Deal signed amid Trump's Impeachment

US President Donald Trump is expected to be in India in the last week of February and travel destination is possibly Gujarat. The state government has begun preparations for his celebratory welcome. President Trump is also expected to visit the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue at a height of 182 metres, located on a river, located opposite the Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada. India - US del is also expected during the visit.

US President Donald Trump to visit India, India -US deal on cards

Donald Trump's West Asia peace plan is yet another attempt in a long line of peace bids. Over the years, many American Presidents have tried to secure a peace deal. WION'S Palki tells you why no one believes Trump's deal with bring peace.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will unveil his long-delayed Middle East peace plan at the White House, outlining the proposal in a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

WION Dispatch: Trump To Unveil Middle East Peace Plan

In a major poll over US President Donald Trump that whether he should continue his office or not, 47% of the people believe that he should not. Watch whole story here.

Trump Impeachment Poll: 47% Want Trump Out Of White House

U.S. President Donald Trump is holding back-to-back meetings Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief challenger Benny Gantz

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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to disclose details of his Middle East peace plan to Israeli leaders on Monday

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Donald Trump has become the first US president to attend America's largest annual anti-abortion rally. He addressed thousands of protesters at the March for Life near the US Capitol where his impeachment trial is ongoing.

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There are two things we all know about US President Donald Trump -&nbsp;first, he despises traditional media,&nbsp;and second, he absolutely loves social media.

The US President recently broke his own record of tweets by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/125-tweets-in-a-day-donald-trump-floods-twitter-with-impeachment-proceedings-276114">tweeting 125 times within 24 hours</a>.

Now, during an interview at the World Economic Forum, Trump claimed that he is number one on the social media site Facebook.&nbsp;

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During an interview at Davos, Trump said, ''Well, I met him (Mark Zuckerberg), and he told me that I am number one in the world on&nbsp;Facebook''.

"Zuckerberg told me I'm number one on Facebook", Trump said, adding, "it is always nice to be number one".

The US president claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds the second position on Facebook. 
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Trump has over 27 million followers (27, 266,004), the number which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi easily surpasses.

PM Modi has over 44 million followers (44,259,851).

Interestingly, Portugal&nbsp;football star Cristiano Ronaldo has over 123 million followers, while Colombian singer Shakira follows him with close to&nbsp;a hundred million followers.

Actor Vin Diesel makes the top three with a little over 94 million followers.

There are two things we all know about US President Donald Trump - first, he despises traditional media, and second, he absolutely loves social media. The US President recently broke his own record of tweets by tweeting 125 times within 24 hours.

There are two things we all know about US President Donald Trump - first, he despises traditional media, and second, he absolutely loves social media. The US President recently broke his own record of tweets by tweeting 125 times within 24 hours. Now, during an interview at the World Economic Forum, Trump claimed that he is number one on the social media site Facebook. During an interview at Davos, Trump said, ''Well, I met him (Mark Zuckerberg), and he told me that I am number one in the world on Facebook''. "Zuckerberg told me I'm number one on Facebook", Trump said, adding, "it is always nice to be number one". The US president claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds the second position on Facebook. Trump has over 27 million followers (27, 266,004), the number which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi easily surpasses. PM Modi has over 44 million followers (44,259,851). Interestingly, Portugal football star Cristiano Ronaldo has over 123 million followers, while Colombian singer Shakira follows him with close to a hundred million followers. Actor Vin Diesel makes the top three with a little over 94 million followers.

Now, Trump brags about beating PM Modi on Facebook

Today is the day 2 of Donald Trump's impeachment proceedings in the Senate and the Democrats are making the opening arguments against the President. Watch what is happened at the Senate:

Donald Trump's impeachment: Democrats present opening arguments at Senate

US President Donald Trump has slammed the Democrats on the impeachment trial just before leaving from World Economic Forum 2020 in Davos. Trump called the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee corrupt and dismissed Jerrold Nadler as a sleazebag.

Donald Trump blasts at Democrats on impeachment trial, calls it a 'hoax'

January 20 in history: First African-American sworn-in as US President, Hong Kong ceded to Great Britain, and lots more!

The 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) has kicked off in the Swiss city of Davos, with an agenda that is focused heavily on climate change, as world leaders struggle to tackle the crisis. Here US President Donald Trump delivers a keynote. Watch it.

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Donald Trump delivers keynote address at WEF 2020

US President Donald Trump is expected to give a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He has arrived at the location and will be meeting leaders from around the world.

US President Donald Trump arrives at Davos

Donald Trump is the president of one of the most powerful nations in the world and thinks that while he juggles between work and his personal life, he has his health and fitness just about right.&nbsp;

In an exclusive interview with news agency Reuters, Trump revealed his love for food and aversion for hard-core exercising. The US President's love for all things junk is not unknown to the world.

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The US president prefers to make alterations to his diet and exercise portion control as opposed to making use of the White House gymnasium services.&nbsp;

“A lot of people go to the gym and they’ll work out for two hours and all. I’ve seen people ... then they get their new knees when they’re 55 years old and they get their new hips and they do all those things. I don’t have those problems,” Trump told Reuters.&nbsp;

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During the interview, Trump said that he gets enough exercise, "more exercise than people think". Trump said he "walks" runs to a "building next door" and does "this" and "that".&nbsp;

Calling himself a "believer in diet", Trump described himself as physically strong and endorsed smaller portions of food, having no qualms with cutting down on "more fattening ingredients”.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Donald Trump is the president of one of the most powerful nations in the world and thinks that while he juggles between work and his personal life, he has his health and fitness just about right.

Donald Trump is the president of one of the most powerful nations in the world and thinks that while he juggles between work and his personal life, he has his health and fitness just about right. In an exclusive interview with news agency Reuters, Trump revealed his love for food and aversion for hard-core exercising. The US President's love for all things junk is not unknown to the world. Also read: Trump gave dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death The US president prefers to make alterations to his diet and exercise portion control as opposed to making use of the White House gymnasium services. “A lot of people go to the gym and they’ll work out for two hours and all. I’ve seen people ... then they get their new knees when they’re 55 years old and they get their new hips and they do all those things. I don’t have those problems,” Trump told Reuters. Also read: On Michelle Obama's birthday, Trump administration reverses her 'healthy' school-lunch reform During the interview, Trump said that he gets enough exercise, "more exercise than people think". Trump said he "walks" runs to a "building next door" and does "this" and "that". Calling himself a "believer in diet", Trump described himself as physically strong and endorsed smaller portions of food, having no qualms with cutting down on "more fattening ingredients”. (With inputs from Reuters)

At 73, Donald Trump says he is 'physically strong' and gets 'more exercise than people think'

The legal team of United States President Donald Trump yesterday rejected the impeachment hearings against their client. In the six-page document, his lawyers refer to the House of Representatives' impeachment efforts as a ''dangerous attack'' on Americans and their intrinsic right to vote.

Trump was recently impeached on account of&nbsp;two articles: ''abuse of power'' and the ''obstruction of Congress'', which was approved by the Democratic-led House last year.

The trial against Trump will begin on Tuesday in the Senate, which is mostly under the control of Republicans.

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Trump has repeatedly denied any involvement in the wrongdoings he's been accused of. He refers to the impeachment drive as an effort to undo his presidential victory.

In the Senate, Trump is expected not to get impeached, for no Republican senators yet have voiced support for the same.

The White House counsel is led by Pat Cipollone, who will get the support of Trump's personal lawyer Jay Sekulow. Ken Starr, the star-lawyer involved in Bill Clinton's impeachment in the 1990s has also joined the team. Celebrity lawyer Alan Dershowitz is also in Trump's dream-team.

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In their response, Cipollone and Sekulow referred to the articles of impeachment as ''a dangerous attack on the right of the American people to freely choose their president''.

Further, in the six-page document, the team called the impeachment hearings "a brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election and interfere with the 2020 election".

Watch:&nbsp;Senate begins trial on Donald Trump's impeachment

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Trump is facing impeachment on the charges of abusing office especially in relation to the Ukraine scandal. He was accused of coercing Ukrainian authorities into investigating Joe Biden, a Democratic presidential candidate. He allegedly withheld aid worth $400 million to Ukraine. &nbsp;

Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky has also denied the claims.

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"The articles of impeachment are constitutionally invalid on their face. They fail to allege any crime or violation of law whatsoever," the defence team said.

On the other hand, the House managers, ie, the prosecutors called Trump's conduct ''the worst nightmare'' of those who framed the US constitution.

''President Trump abused the power of his office to solicit foreign interference in our elections for his own personal political gain, thereby jeopardizing our national security, the integrity of our elections, and our democracy'', the managers said in a statement.

(With inputs from AFP and Reuters)

The legal team of United States President Donald Trump yesterday rejected the impeachment hearings against their client. In the six-page document, his lawyers refer to the House of Representatives' impeachment efforts as a ''dangerous attack'' on Americans and their intrinsic right to vote.

The legal team of United States President Donald Trump yesterday rejected the impeachment hearings against their client. In the six-page document, his lawyers refer to the House of Representatives' impeachment efforts as a ''dangerous attack'' on Americans and their intrinsic right to vote. Trump was recently impeached on account of two articles: ''abuse of power'' and the ''obstruction of Congress'', which was approved by the Democratic-led House last year. The trial against Trump will begin on Tuesday in the Senate, which is mostly under the control of Republicans. Image: Screenshot from the statement of Trump's legal team | Reuters Trump has repeatedly denied any involvement in the wrongdoings he's been accused of. He refers to the impeachment drive as an effort to undo his presidential victory. In the Senate, Trump is expected not to get impeached, for no Republican senators yet have voiced support for the same. The White House counsel is led by Pat Cipollone, who will get the support of Trump's personal lawyer Jay Sekulow. Ken Starr, the star-lawyer involved in Bill Clinton's impeachment in the 1990s has also joined the team. Celebrity lawyer Alan Dershowitz is also in Trump's dream-team. Also read: Impeachment dream team: Meet US President Trump's star-studded legal team In their response, Cipollone and Sekulow referred to the articles of impeachment as ''a dangerous attack on the right of the American people to freely choose their president''. Further, in the six-page document, the team called the impeachment hearings "a brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election and interfere with the 2020 election". Watch: Senate begins trial on Donald Trump's impeachment Trump is facing impeachment on the charges of abusing office especially in relation to the Ukraine scandal. He was accused of coercing Ukrainian authorities into investigating Joe Biden, a Democratic presidential candidate. He allegedly withheld aid worth $400 million to Ukraine. Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky has also denied the claims. Image: US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump make their way to board Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on January 17, 2020 | AFP "The articles of impeachment are constitutionally invalid on their face. They fail to allege any crime or violation of law whatsoever," the defence team said. On the other hand, the House managers, ie, the prosecutors called Trump's conduct ''the worst nightmare'' of those who framed the US constitution. ''President Trump abused the power of his office to solicit foreign interference in our elections for his own personal political gain, thereby jeopardizing our national security, the integrity of our elections, and our democracy'', the managers said in a statement. (With inputs from AFP and Reuters)

'Brazen and unlawful': Donald Trump's legal team rejects impeachment charges

US President Donald Trump's legal team on Saturday released a renegotiation report of the impeachment of the House of Representatives, calling the allegations against Trump as an attack on the democracy.

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US&nbsp;President Donald Trump gave a minute-to-minute account of the US&nbsp;drone strikes that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in remarks to a Republican fund-raising dinner on Friday night, according to audio obtained by CNN.

With his typical dramatic flourish, Trump recounted the scene as he monitored the strikes from the White House Situation Room when Soleimani was killed.

The president spoke in a ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, at a Republican event that raised $10 million for Trump's 2020 re-election campaign and for the Republican National Committee.

Reporters were not allowed in for the event. CNN said it obtained an audio recording of Trump's remarks. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/future-attack-by-terrorist-soleimani-was-imminent-trump-274079">Future attack by terrorist Soleimani was 'imminent' - Trump</a>

The Jan. 3 killing of Soleimani at Baghdad airport prompted Iran to retaliate with missile strikes against US&nbsp;forces in Iraq days later and almost triggered a broad war between the two countries.

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"They're together sir," Trump said military officials told him. "Sir, they have two minutes and 11 seconds. No emotion. 'Two minutes and 11 seconds to live, sir. They're in the car, they're in an armored vehicle. Sir, they have approximately one minute to live, sir. Thirty seconds. Ten, 9, 8 ...' "

"Then all of a sudden, boom," he said. "'They're gone, sir. Cutting off.'"

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"I said, where is this guy?" Trump continued. "That was the last I heard from him."

It was the most detailed account that Trump has given of the drone strike, which has drawn criticism from some US&nbsp;lawmakers because neither the president nor his advisers have provided public information to back up their statements that Soleimani presented an "imminent" threat to Americans in the region.

CNN said that in the audio, Trump did not repeat that Soleimani was an imminent threat. Trump said Soleimani was "saying bad things about our country" before the strike, which led to his decision to authorize his killing.

"How much of this shit do we have to listen to?" Trump asked in the audio. "How much are we going to listen to?"

US President Donald Trump gave a minute-to-minute account of the US drone strikes that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in remarks to a Republican fund-raising dinner on Friday night, according to audio obtained by CNN.

US President Donald Trump gave a minute-to-minute account of the US drone strikes that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in remarks to a Republican fund-raising dinner on Friday night, according to audio obtained by CNN. With his typical dramatic flourish, Trump recounted the scene as he monitored the strikes from the White House Situation Room when Soleimani was killed. The president spoke in a ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, at a Republican event that raised $10 million for Trump's 2020 re-election campaign and for the Republican National Committee. Reporters were not allowed in for the event. CNN said it obtained an audio recording of Trump's remarks. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Also read: Future attack by terrorist Soleimani was 'imminent' - Trump The Jan. 3 killing of Soleimani at Baghdad airport prompted Iran to retaliate with missile strikes against US forces in Iraq days later and almost triggered a broad war between the two countries. × "They're together sir," Trump said military officials told him. "Sir, they have two minutes and 11 seconds. No emotion. 'Two minutes and 11 seconds to live, sir. They're in the car, they're in an armored vehicle. Sir, they have approximately one minute to live, sir. Thirty seconds. Ten, 9, 8 ...' " "Then all of a sudden, boom," he said. "'They're gone, sir. Cutting off.'" Also read: Soleimani was 'probably' planning to attack four US embassies - Donald Trump "I said, where is this guy?" Trump continued. "That was the last I heard from him." It was the most detailed account that Trump has given of the drone strike, which has drawn criticism from some US lawmakers because neither the president nor his advisers have provided public information to back up their statements that Soleimani presented an "imminent" threat to Americans in the region. CNN said that in the audio, Trump did not repeat that Soleimani was an imminent threat. Trump said Soleimani was "saying bad things about our country" before the strike, which led to his decision to authorize his killing. "How much of this shit do we have to listen to?" Trump asked in the audio. "How much are we going to listen to?"

Trump gave dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death: Report

As the Donald Trump impeachment saga continues, all eyes are now fixated on the United States Senate as the trial is set to begin next week.

Meanwhile, the White House has now revealed Trump's all-star legal team for the Senate, which includes big names.

Trump’s defence team will include Alan Dershowitz, who is known for defending convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His team will also include Kenneth Starr, who paved the way for former United States President Bill Clinton's impeachment.

As the trial inches near, here's a look at this star-studded legal team who will now defend President Trump.

Alan Dershowitz, the famed constitutional expert is not unfamiliar with controversies.

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Image: In this file photo taken on December 11, 2019, Professor Alan Dershowitz listens to US President Donald Trump speak during a Hanukkah Reception in the East Room of the White House | AFP 
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He first gained fame as a member of OJ Simpson's defence team in the star's criminal trial in the mid-1990s. He has since defended many notable clients including the boxer Mike Tyson.

But his most famous case was that of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein where he defended him during the 2008 trial.

Another figure who was part of Epstein's legal team in 2008 is also on the panel. 
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Kenneth Star, a former independent counsel, became a household name in the late 1990s.

Starr overlooked the investigation that finally led to Bill Clinton's impeachment in 1998.

Trump's ''dream team'' will be led by the White House counsel Pat Cipollone.

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Image:&nbsp;Lawyer Pat Cipollone, White House Press Secretary Sarah H. Sanders and White House Social Media Director Dan Scavino listen during an event to celebrate the one year anniversary of the "Be Best" initiative in the Rose Garden of the White House May 7, 2019, in Washington, DC | AFP 
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Jay Sekulow, a longtime personal lawyer to Trump will lead the president’s impeachment defence team along with Pat.

Trump adviser Pam Bondi and former independent counsel Robert Ray will also be on this team.

One person who was not added to this team that will defend Trump is his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani who played a key role in the Ukraine investigation.

Trump was impeached last month in the US House of Representatives on charges of ''abuse of power'' and the ''obstruction of Congress''.

But as the trial now moves to the Senate, the fear remains that the controversies attached to both Starr and Dershowitz could now loom over the impeachment trial.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-trumps-impeachment-trial-officialy-gets-underway-274778">US President Trump's impeachment trial officialy gets underway in Senate</a>

As the Donald Trump impeachment saga continues, all eyes are now fixated on the United States Senate as the trial is set to begin next week. Meanwhile, the White House has now revealed Trump's all-star legal team for the Senate, which includes big names.

As the Donald Trump impeachment saga continues, all eyes are now fixated on the United States Senate as the trial is set to begin next week. Meanwhile, the White House has now revealed Trump's all-star legal team for the Senate, which includes big names. Trump’s defence team will include Alan Dershowitz, who is known for defending convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His team will also include Kenneth Starr, who paved the way for former United States President Bill Clinton's impeachment. As the trial inches near, here's a look at this star-studded legal team who will now defend President Trump. Alan Dershowitz, the famed constitutional expert is not unfamiliar with controversies. Image: In this file photo taken on December 11, 2019, Professor Alan Dershowitz listens to US President Donald Trump speak during a Hanukkah Reception in the East Room of the White House | AFP He first gained fame as a member of OJ Simpson's defence team in the star's criminal trial in the mid-1990s. He has since defended many notable clients including the boxer Mike Tyson. But his most famous case was that of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein where he defended him during the 2008 trial. Another figure who was part of Epstein's legal team in 2008 is also on the panel. Kenneth Star, a former independent counsel, became a household name in the late 1990s. Starr overlooked the investigation that finally led to Bill Clinton's impeachment in 1998. Trump's ''dream team'' will be led by the White House counsel Pat Cipollone. Image: Lawyer Pat Cipollone, White House Press Secretary Sarah H. Sanders and White House Social Media Director Dan Scavino listen during an event to celebrate the one year anniversary of the "Be Best" initiative in the Rose Garden of the White House May 7, 2019, in Washington, DC | AFP Jay Sekulow, a longtime personal lawyer to Trump will lead the president’s impeachment defence team along with Pat. Trump adviser Pam Bondi and former independent counsel Robert Ray will also be on this team. One person who was not added to this team that will defend Trump is his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani who played a key role in the Ukraine investigation. Trump was impeached last month in the US House of Representatives on charges of ''abuse of power'' and the ''obstruction of Congress''. But as the trial now moves to the Senate, the fear remains that the controversies attached to both Starr and Dershowitz could now loom over the impeachment trial. Also read: US President Trump's impeachment trial officialy gets underway in Senate

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