By Brad Reed The trial of former Trump political strategist Steve Bannon appears to be heading toward a speedy conclusion. Lawyers representing Bannon have now said that they will not present evidence or call witnesses to make their case that their client is innocent of being in criminal contempt of Congress, according to CBS News reporter Scott MacFarlane. Instead, the trial will proceed directly to closing arguments that are due to start at 1 p.m. ET after the court returns from recess. MacFarlane notes that it’s not certain when the jury will begin deliberations in the trial, although he sa…
