"Insight into Trump's Hush-Money Trial in New York: What You Need to Know"

Former President Trump's hush-money trial begins in New York City with jury selection, where he faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to alleged payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. The trial, presided over by Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan, has seen Trump's legal team file a motion requesting the judge's recusal due to alleged bias. The charges stem from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation into hush-money payments made ahead of the 2016 election, with Trump pleading not guilty.