Coverage dated February 3, 2026

Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s latest bid to nix his hush money conviction

Headline from NBC4 Washington

A federal judge appears poised to again reject President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    President Trump is not expected to attend Wednesday’s arguments in federal court in New York City.

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s latest bid to nix his hush money conviction (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    A federal judge appears poised to again reject President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction.

  3. CNN

    Judge to Trump lawyers trying to move hush money appeal to federal court: ‘You sought two bites at the apple’ (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A federal judge was skeptical of President Donald Trump’s argument to try to move the appeal of his hush money conviction to federal court — after lawyers already took their shot in two other courts.

  4. Newsweek

    Federal judge signals rebuke of Trump bid to void hush money conviction (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The judge previously rejected Trump’s request to move the case to federal court and denied removal after a 2023 indictment.

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