McConnell "has made clear in private discussions that he believes now is the moment to move on the weakened lame duck."

He "has told associates he believes President Trump committed impeachable offenses and that he is pleased that Democrats are moving to impeach him."

NYT

2. Biden asked McConnell if could confirm nominees and hold impeachment trial at same time.

"Far from avoiding the topic of impeaching Mr. Trump, Mr. McConnell said it was a question for the Senate parliamentarian, and promised Mr. Biden a quick answer." https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/us/mcconnell-impeachment-trump-mc.html

3. Within moments of the news on McConnell

@RepJohnKatko becomes first House Republican to acknowledge he will vote to impeach Trump. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2021/01/rep-john-katko-becomes-first-house-republican-to-back-trump-impeachment.html

4. Republican @RepJohnKatko:

"To allow the president of the United States to incite this attack without consequence is a direct threat to the future of our democracy."

"For that reason, I cannot sit by without taking action. I will vote to impeach this president."