"Trump's Hush-Money Case: New York Trial Set for March 25"

Donald Trump's request to delay or dismiss the 34 felony charges in his hush-money case was denied by the judge, who set the trial date for March 25. The case alleges Trump lied in business documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Prosecutors argue it was an illegal campaign contribution, while Trump's lawyers claim the payment was not illegal. The judge also rejected Trump's request to trim the case down to a single count and to hold hearings on whether the case should be dismissed due to political targeting. The trial is set to proceed as scheduled, with jury selection beginning on March 25.