Democrats denounce Trump trial rules as Republican `cover-up`
(The Guardian United States)

President´s trial opens with arguments over proceedingsSenators urged to defy Trump´s wish for speedy processTrump impeachment trial - live updatesDemocrats prosecuting the case against Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that Republicans were attempting a `cover-up` of the president´s misdeeds by blocking testimony and rushing proceedings in the president´s Senate trial on two articles of impeachment.The trial opened with lawyers on both sides arguing over what the terms for proceedings should be. Adam Schiff, the lead House `manager` or prosecutor, urged senators to defy Trump´s wish for a speedy process. Continue reading...