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The transcript of the opening statements in Trump's hush money trial has just been released. Prosecutors laid out their case as a criminal conspiracy and the defense argued that there is "nothing wrong with trying to influence an election." The first key witness, tabloid executive David Pecker, is set to resume his testimony in the trial tomorrow and one of Trump's former lawyer weighs in. Plus, a hearing is set for tomorrow morning on whether Trump violated a gag order and his legal bills are draining his leadership PAC.
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Trump Trial Today

Opening statements are now set for Monday in Trump’s hush money trial. This after a New York panel of twelve jurors and six alternates is completed. Also, we are keeping a close eye on the Middle East after Israel launched an overnight strike inside Iran. American officials tell CNN the U.S. government was briefed ahead of the attack but did not endorse the response. 
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Full jury and six alternates seated in Trump trial

We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel in the Trump hush money cover up case. The twelve jurors plus one alternate juror who will decide Donald Trump’s fate have now been selected. Also, Trump complains he can’t campaign after the jury is selected as Biden hits the campaign trail in Pennsylvania with the Kennedy family.
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Trump trial judge: “we now have our jury”

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote on bills for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel this Saturday. The speaker is moving ahead despite deepening anger among conservatives and efforts to take away his gavel. Plus, Senate Democrats move to dismiss impeachment charges against Homeland Secretary Mayorkas. 
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Johnson sets vote for aid bills despite conservative revolt

The second day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial comes to a close with seven jurors now seated after another contentious day in court including a stern warning from the judge to the former president. Plus, in another case that could impact Trump, the Supreme Court hears arguments from January 6th defendants who say federal prosecutors overstepped. 
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