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Donald Trump chose not to testify in his New York hush money trial.

That's where we're starting the Seven from the Washington Post.

I'm Hannah Jewel.

It's Wednesday, May 22nd.

Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories.

Donald Trump's lawyers wrapped up testimony and rested their defense yesterday.

That means closing arguments will take place next week.

This is a historic trial that has the potential to upend November's presidential election.

A jury of 12 New Yorkers will be given the task of issuing judgment in the first criminal

trial of a former U.S US president, one who is also the presumptive

2024 Republican nominee.

Trump is charged with falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment before the 2016 election.

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