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Trump Tries To Hold On To Spotlight As Impeachment Enters Week 2

President Trump meets with Israel's prime minister Monday. Then Wednesday he signs a much-anticipated trade deal. This week he also has two campaign rallies.

As the Senate impeachment trial begins its second week, President Trump is making sure not to fully cede the spotlight to Democrats' effort to oust him.

Trump is set to meet Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then Netanyahu's political rival, Benny Gantz, as the administration plans to release its plan for Middle East peace.

On Wednesday, Trump is expected to sign a much-anticipated trade deal with Mexico and Canada in a White House ceremony.

And he has his so-called travel ban, adding new restrictions for travelers from additional countries. He says it's a matter of national security.

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