Here are some questions and answers about what to expect from only the third trial in history of a sitting president.
have said they would wait to decide until after opening statements and written questions, as McConnell suggested.
Security is tightened for the trial, restricting access in the Senate wing of the Capitol. Staffers and reporters need special credentials. But the balconies overlooking the chamber will remain open for the public and reporters to observe the proceedings., the cable channel that carries gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Senate and House, has asked for more access for private cameras, as happens during the State of the Union speech or joint sessions of Congress.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said there might be closed sessions, but that his preference could be to keep most of the trial open.
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