"Judge scrutinizes Trump's defense in New York business fraud lawsuit"

A New York judge questioned Donald Trump's lawyers during a hearing for a civil lawsuit brought by the state's attorney general, accusing the former president and his company of deceiving banks and insurers by inflating his wealth. The judge challenged the lawyers' arguments and expressed skepticism towards their interpretation of the law. The hearing ended without any rulings, and arguments will resume next week. The lawsuit alleges that Trump committed fraud by exaggerating property values and his net worth. The trial could potentially begin on October 2nd.