Impeachment trial – live: Trump poured ‘kerosene on the flames’ as Pence family fled for lives, Democrats say

Democrats will begin formally making their case on Wednesday that former president Donald Trump should be convicted for inciting the US Capitol siege on 6 January.

It comes a day after a divided Senate concluded his impeachment trial could proceed — and was constitutional.

But a conviction still remains a remote possibility, with only six Republican senators siding with Democrats on Tuesday's vote to proceed with the trial.

Democrats will have to convince 11 more senators to back their cause to convict Mr Trump.

Under rules agreed between Democratic majority leader Chuck Schumer, and Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell, each side has up to 16 hours spread over two delays, to formally make their case.

A man who was arrested on four charges following the 6 January Capitol riot, has requested a judge's permission to leave the United States for two weeks later this month, so he can marry his fiance in Peru, according to a court filing on Tuesday.

The 25 year-old, who allegedly marched on Congress after attending Donald Trump's rally, was released without detention by the Justice Department, and awaits trial. The request came as part of the conditions of his release.

Gino Spocchia reports.

The Republican minority leader of the Senate, Mitch McConnell, has reportedly signalled to fellow Republicans that the final vote on Donald Trump is one of 'conscientious', reports Bloomberg, and suggested those who voted against the constitutionality of the trial on Tuesday, could still vote to convict the former president.

17 Republicans would need to vote with Democrats to convict Mr Trump at the end of the trial, which remains a remote possibility after 44 Republicans voted against the trial's constitutionality before proceedings began on Tuesday. Only 6 Republicans stood with Democrats.

President Joe Biden is not going to be watching the impeachment trial this week and will instead be busy meeting officials tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Joe Biden is the president," press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Tuesday, after being asked about the Trump team's legal arguments. "He’s not a pundit. He’s not going to opine on the back-and-forth arguments, nor is he watching them."

Josh Marcus has all the details

One of the most striking parts of the impeachment trial on Tuesday was the graphic video of the January 6 riot showing the mob attacking the Capitol building.

The footage, watched by senators in the very building that was assailed, was interspersed with comments made by Mr Trump at a rally.

Today more video is expected, including some that has not been seen before, as reported by AP.

Democrats still face long odds in securing a conviction and barring Mr Trump from ever again seeking public office.

A two-thirds majority in the Senate must vote to convict, which means at least 17 Republicans would have to defy Mr Trump's still-potent popularity among Republican voters.

Jake Angeli, the “QAnon Shaman”, who became the global face of the January 6 siege on the Capitol has criticised former president Donald Trump, saying that he is "not honourable."

Mr Angeli issued a statement via his attorney, Albert Watkins, saying he is “deeply disappointed" in Mr Trump and that he "let a lot of peaceful people down."

The 33-year-old also appeared remorseful for his part in the chaos on January 6, he added: “I am sorry for having aroused fear in the hearts of others. That was wrong. Period.”

Joe Sommerlad has the latest.

Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, a Republican, made the comments last Wednesday while meeting with leaders of the Hillsdale County GOP, according to a video posted on YouTube by a group called Reclaim Our American Republic.

"I said some things in a videoed conversation that are not fitting for the role I am privileged to serve," he said in a statement.

"I own that. I have many flaws. Being passionate coupled with an occasional lapse in restraint of tongue are at least two of them. I regret the words I chose, and I apologize for my insensitive comments."

Joe Biden told reporters earlier this week that he wouldn't be watching the impeachment trial and has been keen to show that he is concentrating on the numerous pressing issues facing the US - such as tackling the coronavirus pandemic.

On Tuesday while Donald Trump was reportedly shouting at his television while watching impeachment proceedings, Mr Biden was meeting with business leaders to discuss the economy and outline with $1.9 trillion Covid-19 rescue plan.

Mr Biden is set to receive a Covid briefing today from his advisors and this afternoon meet with defence secretary Lloyd Austin and other senior figures in the military, according to his schedule.

Donald Trump Jr launched a scathing attack on Democrats on Tuesday who he accused of "living in their little echo chambers."

The son of former president Trump also claimed that he had "a better pulse of the American people than the people chosen by those people to represent them in Congress."

Read the full report by Shweta Sharma

Senator Bill Cassidy voted in favour of impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump and strongly rebuked the former president's lawyers for the "terrible job" they did on Tuesday.

The Republican, who represents Louisiana, said the Democrat impeachment managers were "focused", while Mr Trump's team were "disorganised."

Stuti Mishra has the details.