Trump trial to start "in earnest" Tuesday, Senate leader says

 McConnell

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the impeachment trial against US President Donald Trump will start 'in earnest' on Tuesday.

He was speaking after the House delivered the signed articles of impeachment to the Senate.

McConnell acknowledged receipt of the message and said senators would convene on Thursday to hear the formal presentation of the articles and swear in the chief justice of the Supreme Court, who will preside over the trial.