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What happens when impeachment charges go to trial?

When the impeachment charges go to the Senate for trial, the case for the prosecution will be made by a team of lawmakers, led by Mr Raskin, a Democratic representative from Maryland since 2017 and a former professor of constitutional law.

Who are impeachment managers Madeleine Dean and John Raskin?

In total, nine Democrats, including Mr Raskin, have been named as impeachment managers. One is Representative Madeleine Dean, from Pennsylvania, who is one of three women on the team. Ms Dean started her career in law, opening her own three-woman practice in Pennsylvania before teaching English at a university.

What is Mitch McConnell's role in the Trump impeachment trial?

He was also the driving force behind Mr Trump's acquittal in his first impeachment trial in 2019. In his last few weeks as Senate leader, Mr McConnell also delayed Mr Trump's trial until after the former president left office, saying there was no time for a "fair or serious trial" ahead of Mr Biden's inauguration.

What does impeachment of Donald Trump mean for Jon Raskin?

The impeachment of Mr Trump represents the continuation of an extremely challenging start to 2021 for Mr Raskin, 58. The congressman's 25-year-old son, Tommy Bloom Raskin, took his own life on New Year's Eve and was laid to rest in early January.

What did the letter defend?

During one particularly busy stretch in May, Letter defended a subpoena for records from Trump’s private accountant in federal court in Washington, D.C. Three days later he was arguing in a California court against the Trump administration’s ability to use military funds for a wall on the southern border.

What is the job of the House Counsel?

The House counsel’s office is also tasked with helping lawmakers and their offices when it comes to certain legal matters, like whether proposed legislation would hold up in court or if it would be in conflict with federal or state laws.

How many Republicans have voted to impeach Trump?

His impeachment for "incitement to insurrection" was approved by 232 representatives including 10 Republicans.

When was Trump's first impeachment trial?

He was also the driving force behind Mr Trump's acquittal in his first impeachment trial in 2019.

How old was Nancy Pelosi when she introduced the article of impeachment?

Ms Pelosi leads the Democrats in the lower chamber of Congress, so the 80-year-old had a huge influence over the decision to introduce an article of impeachment against Mr Trump. Nancy Pelosi: How she rose to the top - and stayed there.

What did Ms Dean say about Trump?

In an interview with MSNBC, Ms Dean, 68, said she favoured a "speedy trial" in the Senate if Mr Trump was impeached.

Did Ben Sasse overturn the election?

Ben Sasse refused to overturn the results of November's presidential election in Congress. Mr Sasse was firmly opposed to a Republican effort - cheered on by Mr Trump - to overturn the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's election victory in Congress.

Who called Trump deranged, unhinged and dangerous?

image copyright. EPA. image caption. Nancy Pelosi has called President Trump "deranged, unhinged and dangerous". As the Speaker of the House, Ms Pelosi has been in the spotlight since the riots in the Capitol.

Who said the mob was assembled and lit the flame of this attack?

Mr Trump had "summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack", Ms Cheney said of the Capitol riots.