First Thing: Trump to appear in court for civil fraud suit in New York

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Good morning.

Just a few miles south of Trump Tower in New York City, a judge today will hear allegations of fraud within the Trump Organization in a trial that could lead to Donald Trump and his family business paying hundreds of millions of dollars in damages and that has already threatened to end his business career in the city where it started.

What has Trump said about the trial? Trump said he would appear in court today. I'm going to court tomorrow morning to fight for my name and reputation," he said on his Truth Social account on Sunday.

Will there be a jury? No. The trial is a bench trial, meaning there will be no jury. The New York supreme court justice Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the case, will be the sole decider. Because this is a civil trial, Trump will not be sent to prison if he's found guilty nor does he have to make an appearance in court.

What did Biden say? The president said: We cannot under any circumstances allow America's support for Ukraine to be interrupted. I fully expect the speaker to keep his commitment to secure the passage and support needed to help Ukraine as they defend themselves against aggression and brutality."