US lawmakers to delay Donald Trump’s impeachment trial till February

Republicans in the US senate are asking democrats to delay the start of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial until February.

They argue this will give Mr Trump time to prepare a defence.

Trump is accused of inciting insurrection, after his supporters stormed the capitol earlier this month.

House of Representatives’ democrats are ready to hand the charge to the senate.

Mr Trump flew to Florida as his term ended on Wednesday, skipping his successor Joe Biden’s inauguration.