Donald Trump defended himself in public at his Florida home last night, after pleading not guilty to charges in New York. Israeli police’s storming of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound early this morning lead to rocket attacks and airstrikes. A meeting between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan’s leader is set for later today, and China is not happy. We’ll tell you who won the race for Chicago’s mayor and a consequential election for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. Plus, how a Syrian refugee made history in Germany

We begin with former President Donald Trump’s speech in Florida following his arraignment in New York. Plus, we’re hearing from some of Trump's supporters and opponents outside the Manhattan courthouse during his arraignment. The former president also faced a legal setback in a January 6 probe – we have details. Then, we’ll tell you about a recall impacting thousands of Volkswagen SUVs. Lastly, Tiger Woods gets candid about his upcoming Masters tournament.

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to more than 30 criminal charges against him – we have the latest. Ukraine is responding to Russia’s claims that it lost a key city in the country’s east. Four deaths near a hotel in Cancun are under investigation. A rocket company founded by British billionaire Richard Branson has filed for bankruptcy in the US. Lastly, First Lady Jill Biden is addressing the backlash over her invite to both teams that competed in the NCAA women’s basketball championship.

Former President Donald Trump is arriving at a lower Manhattan court house to surrender to charges. We have new reporting on how another major investigation into Trump is progressing. A new report show the climate impact of future oil and gas drilling projects in the Gulf of Mexico is worse than the Biden administration estimates. The US government is preparing its next steps to get an imprisoned American journalist out of Russia. Plus, we’ll break down two consequential US elections to keep an eye on today.

Former President Donald Trump is expected to give his plea on criminal charges today, as authorities tighten up security in lower Manhattan. Russian investigators have formally charged a woman over the killing a prominent Russian military blogger, claiming she acted on behalf of Ukraine. Finland has formally joined the NATO alliance. A new WHO report says about 1 in 6 people in the world are affected by infertility. Plus, police say a Florida toddler found in an alligator’s mouth was put in the lake by his father.

Donald Trump will make history as he faces a judge in Manhattan on criminal charges today. Construction of Willow project will go ahead to go ahead even amid lawsuits by environmental groups. A former Maryland chief of staff has died after a confrontation with the FBI - we'll give you the details. Severe weather, including tornados and nighttime tornados, are threatening tens of millions of people from Texas to Michigan. And, March Madness is over with the winner of the men's NCAA basketball championship.

A judge has ruled on whether media outlets can broadcast former President Donald Trump’s arraignment. Plus, we have the latest on a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia. We also have new details about a shooting that killed six people at a Christian school in Nashville. Disney CEO Bob Iger is responding to Governor Ron Desantis’ latest move against the company in an ongoing feud. Lastly, we’ll tell you how much a former Tesla employee will be awarded in a racial discrimination lawsuit against the company.

We begin with the latest on a request from media outlets to broadcast the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. We’ll tell you what Russia is saying about the suspect arrested in connection with a deadly explosion at a café. A Virginia teacher shot by a 6-year-old has filed a lawsuit – we have the latest. The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to flour. And, actor Leonardo DiCaprio testified as a key witness in a former Fugees rapper's trial.

Former President Donald Trump heads to New York today to face criminal charges related to an alleged hush money scheme. The Chinese spy balloon that crossed the US in February was able to transmit information back to Beijing. OPEC+ announced its cutting back on its oil-producing output. NASA names the four astronauts that will make the historic trip around the moon next year. Plus, two fighting giants have joined forces.

Former President Donald Trump is heading to New York to face criminal charges. The head of Russia's Wagner private military says the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut has been taken. A man’s body has been exhumed after authorities reopened an investigation into his death, because of information learned in the Murdaugh murders probe. Swiss prosecutors are looking into the take over of Credit Suisse. Plus, an Oscar winner gets a surprise in the mail.