Former President Trump's legal team has petitioned a New York judge to promptly terminate his ongoing civil fraud trial. The defense asserts that the prosecution has fallen short in substantiating allegations that Mr. Trump, along with his family members and his company, engaged in deceiving banks and insurers by presenting exaggerated financial statements.
Although the judge refrained from an immediate verdict, he indicated that the defense would commence presenting its case on Monday.
Meanwhile, the trial of the individual accused of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband commenced with opening statements in San Francisco. David DePape is facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting Paul Pelosi with a hammer during a break-in at their family residence last year. Additionally, he is accused of attempting to kidnap the Speaker, although she was not at home at the time of the incident.
Safety concerns surrounding the nation's airports took center stage during a Senate hearing today. A striking animation was presented, illustrating a cargo plane making a landing just 100 feet above a passenger plane that was taking off in Austin, Texas, last February. The nation's top safety investigator emphasized that this incident serves as a clear warning sign of the strain caused by increased air traffic and staffing shortages.