As the impeachment trial of President Trump stretches into another evening, a collection of officials and lawyers remains gathered on and near the central rostrum of the Senate chamber. Here's a look at who's who.
Overseeing it all from the highest chair in the room is John Roberts. As chief justice, Roberts presides over the trial -- his constitutional duty -- in a role that is highly public but unlikely to see him cast any votes. He has recited procedural rules, kept the clock and read aloud vote tallies.He scolded both the Democratic House managers and the President's defense team early Wednesday morning after a contentious exchange on the Senate floor.
"Read MoreSenators can't seem to stay in their seats during impeachment trial Two crescent-shaped tables house the opposing legal teams: the Democratic House managers, who are arguing in favor of Trump's removal from office, and Trump's own legal team, who are arguing in his defense.The managers include Rep. Adam Schiff, the House Intelligence Committee chairman, who has gained both acclaim and scorn as one of the primary public faces of Trump's impeachment.
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