The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump starts in earnest on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the schedule and other details.
Chief Justice John Roberts swore in senators Thursday to officially begin the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
But, the trial starts in earnest Tuesday afternoon when Republicans and Democrats are expected to battle over a resolution setting the rules for the trial and shortly after start opening arguments. It's possible senators will vote to go into closed-session in order to debate the issues that divide them because impeachment rules prevent them from speaking publicly during the trial.
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