"Trump's Bid for Mistrial in NY Civil Fraud Suit Rejected by Judge"

Judge Arthur Engoron has rejected former President Donald Trump's request for a mistrial in the civil fraud suit against him, stating that the motion is "utterly without merit." Trump's team had claimed bias on the part of the judge and his law clerk, citing rulings, commentary, and political activities. The judge denied the request for a briefing on the issue, standing by his rulings and defending his law clerk's actions. The decision comes after a temporary lifting of a gag order on Trump and his attorneys.