"Judge Denies Trump's Delay Attempt in Hush Money Trial"

Donald Trump's legal team is attempting to delay the start of his criminal New York hush money trial, scheduled for April 15, through various motions, including requests for recusal and postponement. However, Judge Juan Merchan has rejected these requests in the past and appears unlikely to be swayed. Trump's lawyers also sought a delay until the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity, but this was denied as untimely. The district attorney's office argues that pretrial publicity will persist regardless of the trial date and urges for the trial to proceed sooner rather than later. Additionally, Merchan expanded his gag order to cover Trump's family after the former president targeted the judge's daughter on social media.