Judge rejects Trump's bid to fight hush money conviction in federal court

A federal judge has rejected President Donald Trump's newest bid to fight his New York state criminal hush money conviction in federal court, denying a move that could have made it easier to reverse the conviction. The judge upheld an earlier ruling that Trump should face trial in New York state as required by law. Trump's legal team had sought to move the case to federal court, citing concerns about jury bias and other issues. The decision upholds Trump's conviction and sets the stage for his expected trial in New York.