The Latest Breaking News from Juan Merchan

The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial will look to wrap up jury selection Friday before opening arguments start next week in a historic case being heard as the former president campaigns to win back the White House.

A panel of 12 jurors was sworn in on Thursday to sit in judgment of Donald Trump at the unprecedented criminal trial of a former US president. Judge Juan Merchan said he hoped to complete the selection of six alternate jurors on Friday and hold opening arguments in the blockbuster…

Judge Juan Merchan plans Sandoval hearing to assess admissibility of past bad acts as evidence.

Update on the jury selection process for Donald Trump's hush money trial.

This was not Donald Trump the business mogul or Donald Trump the 45th president – it was Donald Trump the defendant

Judge Merchan announces resumption of court proceedings with focus on completing jury selection for fair trial. Stay updated on the process.

Prosecutors have a laundry list of past misconduct they want to raise if the former president takes the stand

Judge denies request to increase courtroom temperature in hush money trial. Two jurors dismissed over privacy concerns.

Controversy surrounds Truth Social as former President Trump faces legal scrutiny over provocative posts and alleged gag order violations.