Good morning from New York. Trump is gearing up for another hearing today in his criminal case, sorting out how the late-breaking discovery may affect the looming trial. I'll be covering live @just_security, where we have this hush-money explainer. justsecurity.org/93876/trump-hu…
Special credit to @just_security's Pooja Shah for the great graphic. The linked article at the top of the thread maps out the journey from a $130,000 payment to 34 felony charges.
Trump's defense team, Todd Blanche, Emil Bove, and Cliff Robert, just briefly entered and left the courtroom.
Those attorneys have just re-entered the courtroom, followed by fellow defense counsel Susan Necheles.
And now they're out again — as the gallery waits for their client Trump to enter.
Entering the courtroom now: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, who walks briskly to his seat toward the front of the gallery.
Trump is now seated at the defense table, after his slow and dour walk into the courtroom.
"All rise." Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan is seated at the bench, as the attorneys register their appearances.
Defense counsel registers the appearance of "President Trump." Justice Merchan: "Good morning, Mr. Trump."