Trump´s defense team to make case president did not commit impeachable offenses - live
(The Guardian United States)

Trump´s team to present three-hour `overview´ of their defenseImpeachment managers made case for Trump´s removal from officeHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.06pm GMT The Senate impeachment trial has begun its new phase, with the case moving to the president´s legal team. Trump´s lawyers have said today they would outline their argument to defend the president, with plans to deliver the brunt of their case in longer sessions on Monday and Tuesday. 2.42pm GMT Who are the people tasked with preventing Trump from becoming the first impeached president to be removed from office? From Floridians to a key figure in the Bill Clinton impeachment trial, a profile of the attorneys representing the president: Related: Meet the team defending Trump in his impeachment trial Pat Cipollone and Jay Sekulow arrive at US Capitol to present President Trump´s defense at the Senate impeachment trial. pic.twitter.com/87F1BmxgC2 Continue reading...