"Former President Trump's Historic Hush Money Trial Begins in Manhattan"

Former President Donald Trump's trial for alleged falsification of business records to conceal hush money payments is set to begin in Manhattan Criminal Court, marking a historic first for a former president. Trump faces charges in multiple criminal prosecutions and has pleaded not guilty, claiming the cases are politically motivated. The trial will involve jury selection and arguments over trial rules, with over 500 potential jurors expected. The case alleges that Trump falsified business records to conceal payments made to his former attorney, Michael Cohen, to prevent adult film star Stormy Daniels from publicly revealing details about a past sexual encounter with Trump.