Trump's Attempts to Move Hush Money Case to Federal Court Denied by Judges

A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's attempt to move the New York indictment charging him with falsifying business records into federal court. The judge ruled that Trump failed to demonstrate that the alleged illegal conduct was related to his role as president. The judge also rejected Trump's claim of immunity and his argument that federal election law preempts the state charges. The case, which involves hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, will proceed in New York State Supreme Court. Trump is set to go to trial in March 2024.