Donald Trump's impeachment trial live: Blow-up over prosecution's description of phone call

There was drama and confusion on the floor of the US Senate during Donald Trump’s impeachment trial today over a contentious piece of evidence.

Welcome back to our live coverage of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.

Today the prosecution, represented by impeachment managers from the House of Representatives, started present its case to the Senate. The former president's lawyers will get their chance to present a defence later in the week.

Read on for all the most important news from the day's proceedings.