January 17, 2020 12:11 PM

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US senators sworn in to serve as jurors at Prez Trump impeachment trial

<span style="color: #222222;">United States Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald</span> Trump with quiet ceremony yesterday. The 100 lawmakers of the Senate were sworn in as jurors for the impending impeachment trial. <br />''<br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Chief</span> Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts administered the oath to the senators to do impartial justice. Republican senate leader Mitch McConnell then adjourned the pre-trial proceedings and announced the trial would begin at 1800 HRS GMT on Tuesday. <br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In the coming weeks, the Senators will decide whether Mr Trump should</span> be removed from office over charges brought by the House of Representatives. The trial is scheduled to begin on 21st of January. President Trump is accused of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. He has denied wrongdoing and branded the case against him as a hoax.<br />

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