Good evening, everyone. We are following today's breaking news out of Washington, Donald Trump.

For the third time this year, enter the courthouse, stood before a judge, and pleaded not guilty

to his alleged crimes. Unlike the previous two instances, the location of today's

arrangement tells its own story, because the former president essentially returned to

the scene of the alleged crime. The D.C. federal courthouse stands in the shadow of the U.S.

Capitol, where Trump's efforts to subvert our democracy following his failed 2020 presidential

bid culminated in the insurrection at that very building.

Likely some of the same law enforcement officers who were out today providing protection for

Trump's appearance were also called upon on January 6th to defend the peaceful transfer

of power from a violent mob of Trump supporters. Brought there by the man who today was called

on by a magistrate judge to answer to the four charges against him. Sitting just feet

away from Trump as he entered his not guilty plea, with special counsel Jack Smith.

The last time the two were in the same room was Trump's previous arrangement in Miami. According

to the pool reporter, Trump glanced briefly in Smith's direction when he walked in, but

did not appear to make eye contact with him. Nor did he appear to look at him again for the rest of the hearing.

Trump in the courtroom today was stripped of the trappings of former office that he typically

arrogance to himself.

Magistrate Judge Moxilla Opediaja referred to him as Mr. Trump, not President Trump, as his fans,

including Fox anchors, referred to him. The judge advised Trump of his rights and warned him in a stunning

moment for those of us who were following along that his pre-trial conditions include not committing

any other crimes. The judge also warned Trump, quote, it is a crime to influence a juror and that

a violation could lead him to being held pending trial. Yeah, that happened. The next hearing was

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