expect this. >> reporter: after two articles of impeachment against the president today, white house officials were surprised they didn't go further. >> we thought actually it would be four or five. bribery, mueller, emoluments -- >> reporter: stephanie grisham telling fox news the white house is gearing up for a senate trial. >> i'm sure we'll participate in some way. >> reporter: but sources tell cnn there is a growing divide between trump and mitch mcconnell over what that trial will look like. >> we would love for a lot of witnesses -- >> will the president participate? >> reporter: sources say mcconnell wants it over quickly. even floating a ten-day minimum as he hopes to avoid a circus that could come with damaging votes for his members. but on the other end of pennsylvania avenue, they're looking for a show. including live witness testimony from hunter biden. >> good morning, everyone -- >> reporter: moments after unveiling the impeachment articles, democrats returned to announce support for the president's trade deal with canada and mexico after months of negotiations.