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President trump is now underway. It has been a day of accusations and anger on the floor of the senate. Democrats are charging the majority leader, mitch mcconnell, with orchestrating a coverup, saying he is trying to force senators to hold the trial late at night when americans wont be watching. Well, tonight mcconnell is backing down after objections from several moderate members of his own party as democrats continue to push for witnesses to be allowed to testify. Its been an extraordinary day of public debate and behindthe scenes maneuvering in a place that likes to call itself the worlds greatest deliberative body. Chip reid leads off our coverage tonight from capitol hill. Reporter the impeachment debate began today before the senate even convened. Mcconnells resolution is nothing short of national disgrace. Reporter democratic leader Chuck Schumer lambasted Mitch Mcconnells plan to cram 24 hours of opening arguments into just two day, forcing much of the debate to happen after m
the selfless sacrifice of those who serve their country. reporter: when it comes to public displays of emotion, it h ton dent raniraft car e etm, well, you fgepp. the new fathers like daniel bobier were first off the ship. his wife had given birth two weeks after he shipped out. these reunions were supposed to happen last october, but escalating tensions with iran delayed them another three months. when the uss lincoln docked in san diego after 295 days at sea, it returned to a new home port. families had to move clear across the country from norfolk, virginia, to san diego. i am very excited. i have been thinking about it. reporter: ashley lenart was another mom who gave birth while her husband was at sea. her son connor is four months