Democrat Jamie Raskin leads other House impeachment managers after delivering an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump on Monday. On arrival in the Senate, the lead House impeachment manager, Representative Jamie Raskin, read out the charge. The Senate is expected to start a trial on February 9 on the article of impeachment against Trump. First elected to the chamber in 1974, Leahy, 80, holds the title of Senate president pro tempore. A Reuters/Ipsos poll on Friday found that 51% of Americans thought the Senate should convict Trump, breaking down largely along party lines.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 26, 2021 01:52 UTC