Highlights include Trump's hush money trial, Supreme Court case on Jan. 6, coral bleaching crisis, Caitlin Clark's success at WNBA draft, and more interesting news.
Trump's hush money trial reveals challenges in disclosing personal life details.
Supreme Court case on Capitol attack rioters may impact legal charging standards.
Deep dives
Donald Trump's First Criminal Trial Begins
The first ever criminal trial of a former president, Donald Trump, commenced in New York. Trump is accused of falsifying business records to conceal an alleged affair with Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. During the trial, there were debates on disclosing details about Trump's personal life. Jury selection faced challenges as many potential jurors expressed bias, leading to none being selected, and the process continues.
Supreme Court Hears Key January 6th Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding charging rioters with obstruction after the 2021 Capitol attack. Defense lawyers argued against applying the federal charge to election results, a ruling expected to impact hundreds of defendants, including Trump. House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed plans to break the Ukraine aid deadlock by advancing separate aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, with potential votes coming soon.