Trump’s impeachment trial enters day 2 amid growing tension

The US senate has adopted ground rules for president Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after nearly 13 hours of rancorous debate on the first day.

Democrats sparred with white house lawyers over what would constitute a fair trial, while republicans blocked their attempts to call new evidence.

The trial is set to resume on Wednesday with arguments by democrats, to be followed by the defence and questions.

Mr Trump is the third US president to undergo an impeachment trial.

He is charged with abuse of power and obstructing the congressional inquiry.

He denies wrongdoing.