The Latest | Closing arguments in Trump’s hush money trial have concluded

NEW YORK (AP) — Closing arguments in Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial have conclude. It was the final opportunity for prosecutors and defense lawyers to convince the jury of their respective cases before deliberations begin. Arguments lasted all day Tuesday, even stretching into the evening hours, with jury deliberations starting as early as Wednesday. Prosecutors say the former president falsified internal business records to cover up hush money payments tied to a scheme to buy and bury negative stories that potentially threatened his 2016 presidential bid. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to all 34 felony counts.