Trial

 Trump's not testifying, is anyone surprised?

 NY Times: Live Updates: Trump Will Not Testify in His Criminal Trial as Defense Rests - The jury has been dismissed until closing arguments next Tuesday, but the court has more business to deal with this afternoon. Lawyers for Donald J. Trump called just two witnesses before wrapping up their case.

There is still more legal business after both sides return to court later Tuesday, including hashing out instructions to the jury and a long-shot request by Mr. Trump’s lawyers that the judge decide the case in their favor. That request cited what the defense called bogus testimony by Michael D. Cohen...