BREAKING ALERTGale Warning in Effect for Clarence Strait (PK): NWS Advisory
Live Coverage →
Today across the United States
LIVE WIRE
breaking•Nov 5, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

Trump's lawyers to argue appeal in "hush money" case

According to reporting by CBS News US National, President Trump was convicted in 2024 of 34 felonies tied to a 2016 "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

By USA NOW News Desk, National Editorial Bureau
Trump's lawyers to argue appeal in "hush money" case
Editorial visualization for Trump's lawyers to argue appeal in "hush money" case
Quick Answer & Executive Summary

Trump's lawyers to argue appeal in "hush money" case: Official reporting from the CBS News US National confirms active developments in United States. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.

“Trump's lawyers to argue appeal in "hush money" case: Official reporting from the CBS News US National confirms active developments in United States. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.”

Key Takeaway • USA NOWShare Quote

Key Verified Points

  • •Official Issuing Wire: CBS News US National
  • •Editorial Desk: United States
  • •Coverage Domain: BREAKING
  • •Publication Status: Verified Journalistic Dispatch
> Verified News Coverage: Reporting documented by CBS News US National. Synthesized and verified by the USA NOW News Desk.

Executive Briefing

According to reporting by CBS News US National, President Trump was convicted in 2024 of 34 felonies tied to a 2016 "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Detailed Factual Report

More than two years after President Trump was convicted of 34 felonies tied to a 2016 "hush money" payment to an adult film star, his lawyers are set to argue their appeal Thursday in New York.

Mr. Trump's attorneys in the case have changed — one former defense attorney, Todd Blanche, is now U.S. attorney general, and another, Emil Bove III, is a federal judge — but his new team of personal lawyers has continued in filings to echo the arguments he made throughout the trial in 2024.

An Oct. 16 filing by Mr. Trump's attorney Robert Giuffra, the powerful co-chair of the white shoe firm Sullivan & Cromwell, began with a line that Mr. Trump himself frequently said and posted on social media: The case, "should have never been brought."

Lawyers for Mr. Trump and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will each get 15 minutes to respond to questions from New York's mid-level appeals panel, the Appellate Division, First Department. Each side has indicated that the case is destined for the state's highest court, called the Court of Appeals, and potentially the U.S. Supreme Court.

Verified Data Points & Key Takeaways

  • Official Issuing Wire: CBS News US National
  • Editorial Desk: United States
  • Coverage Domain: BREAKING
  • Publication Status: Verified Journalistic Dispatch
  • Geographic Scope & Community Impact

  • National Impact: This development carries broad relevance across the United States.
  • Monitoring Bureau: USA NOW News Desk
  • Recommended Action & Safety Guidelines

  • Verify Primary Documentation: Review original reports directly through verified public records.
  • Follow Verified Channels: USA NOW continuously monitors wire updates for developing changes.
  • Source & Verification Provenance

    Information in this article was compiled directly from records provided by CBS News US National. Access the primary source document at: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-hush-money-conviction-appeal/. Reporting and editorial review conducted by the USA NOW News Desk.

    Event Timeline & Developments

    Nov 5, 06:00 AM ET
    Initial Primary Bulletin Recorded
    President Trump was convicted in 2024 of 34 felonies tied to a 2016 "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the primary facts confirmed in this report?

    The CBS News US National has verified active developments in United States, as detailed in the executive briefing and key facts ledger.

    Who is the official source of this information?

    This bulletin was officially published by CBS News US National on 11/5/2026.

    Where can I find continuous updates on this developing story?

    USA NOW provides automated 24/7 monitoring of primary US government and official agency feeds, updating this report as new information is verified.

    Official Government & Primary Citations

    Real-Time US Intelligence Wire

    Get America’s Most Critical Breaking Alerts Instantly

    Subscribe to receive automated, verified bulletins on severe weather, major recalls, national airspace travel, and emergency declarations directly in your inbox.

    Zero spam • Primary sources only • Unsubscribe anytime

    Most Popular Across America

    Top trending dispatches and verified public interest records right now

    01
    weather•01:18 AM ET•2,554 reads

    Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Volcano Islands, Japan region

    Verified reporting recorded across Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands indicates that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake was registered by USGS seismographs near Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands at a depth of 129.4 kilometers.

    02
    weather•03:00 AM ET•1,994 reads

    Gale Warning issued September 22 at 3:00AM EDT until September 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC in North Carolina

    TORDDC The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Pawnee County in south central Kansas... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 320 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located.

    03
    alerts•10:54 PM ET•1,759 reads

    Trump to headline "Golden Age" event with top officials, tech executives

    President Trump is slated to speak on Tuesday in Washington at an event that features Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and others, according to invitation materials reviewed by CBS News.

    04
    breaking•10:30 PM ET•1,746 reads

    This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 27)

    A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

    05
    world•10:24 PM ET•1,739 reads

    More than 100 arrested as New Yorkers protest Netanyahu’s UN visit

    Demonstrators blocked streets and marched towards UN headquarters as the Israeli PM addressed world leaders at UNGA.

    06
    world•10:26 PM ET•1,738 reads

    Contrasting treatment of Israel and Palestine on display at the UN

    Israel’s Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly in person, despite having an ICC arrest warrant.