Jury selection begins in the New York hush money criminal trial of the former president

Jury selection is underway in a New York courtroom for the hush money criminal trial involving a former president. The trial began with the former president present, and 96 prospective jurors were questioned. Approximately 50 of them were excused after stating that they couldn’t be fair and impartial. The trial is considered historic, and a jury consultant shared insights with an anchor. Additionally, tensions have escalated in the Middle East after an Iranian attack. Israel has pledged to retaliate, and Iran has vowed to respond swiftly to any further Israeli actions.