"Trump's Hush Money Trial Set for March 25 in New York: Live Updates"

A judge has set March 25 as the start date for the first criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, who faces charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments to adult-film star Stormy Daniels. Trump's defense team requested more time to prepare, citing interference with his potential 2024 White House bid, but the judge proceeded with the trial. The trial is expected to last about six weeks, and jury selection will include questions to ensure fair judgment of the deeply polarizing case. There is a chance the trial could be delayed due to a separate federal case, but the judge has confirmed the trial will move forward.