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'I don't know why you're laughing': Trump impeachment lawyer offended by Senate chamber's laughter
WASHINGTON - Former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial came to an abrupt standstill Saturday morning after a majority of senators voted to consider calling witnesses about the deadly storming of the Capitol.Under Senate rules for the trial, it appears debate and votes on potential witnesses could be allowed, potentially delaying the final vote. During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded by President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der VeenRELATED: Senate votes to call witnesses in Trump impeachment trialHe suggested House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, should be subpoenaed, as well as Vice