"Insights from Trump's NYC Criminal Trial Amid Mideast Tensions"

The first day of the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump saw more than half of the prospective jurors dismissed for stating they couldn't be fair and impartial, highlighting the difficulty in selecting a jury for a former president. The defense is seeking to slow down the legal proceedings as the November elections near, with the defense focused on preserving every issue for appeal. Prosecutors have asked the judge to sanction Trump for violating the gag order, while the judge made key rulings allowing certain testimonies and evidence while excluding others.