"Trump's March Hush-Money Trial and Its Impact on Legal Battles"

The first criminal trial of a former US president, Donald Trump, is set to begin in New York on March 25, with Trump facing allegations of conducting a hush-money cover-up. He sought to have the trial dismissed or delayed, citing his potential presidential campaign, but the judge rejected these arguments. Trump is charged with 34 counts of fraud related to payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The trial will involve selecting jurors amidst Trump's global fame and political divisions, with potential questions about political beliefs and media consumption. This coincides with a separate hearing in Georgia regarding misconduct allegations against the prosecutor leading an election fraud case against Trump in the state.