Good evening. Donald Trump has demanded a new court as he lashed out against the venue he is due to appear at today, saying he believes it will treat him “unfairly”. Scroll down for analysis of Mr Trump's historic arraignment and what it means for his chances of becoming president again.
The big story: America's day of ignominy
America awoke on Tuesday ready to face a day of ignominy as its former head of state will be hauled before a court, leaving an indelible stain on the nation.
Our US Editor Nick Allen writes that the move has left Republicans of all stripes outraged but, perhaps more notably, there has been a deafening silence from Democrat leaders who have pursued Donald Trump and accused him of wrongdoing for years.
As the backlash against his indictment grows, even many opponents of Mr Trump felt charging him may have been a step too far for America. "I do think that this is a watershed moment," said Bill Barr, Mr Trump's former Attorney General who split with him in 2021.
Meanwhile, poll after poll has demonstrated growing support for Mr Trump. A new one on Monday night showed he had widened his lead over his rivals in the race to become the Republican presidential nominee.
You can follow all this evening's developments in the US on our live blog.
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Trump lashes out at Manhattan 'kangaroo court'
Clashes broke out early this morning on the steps of the New York court where Mr Trump is due to be arrested, reports Josie Ensor.
The former president suggested changing the court venue from Manhattan to Staten Island, which is home to more Republican voters, adding that the judge is a “well-known Trump hater”. “His daughter worked for 'Kamala' & now the Biden-Harris campaign. KANGAROO COURT!!!”, Mr Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
Nick Allen reveals how Mr Trump played golf and partied in the days leading up to his court appearance.
The motley crew of key players in the Trump saga
The cast of characters involved in the first-ever criminal case against a former US president is a motley crew of publicity seekers, respected legal minds and ambitious politicians, write Rozina Sabur and David Millward.
They range from an adult film star, Manhattan's first black lead prosecutor, and a host of defence lawyers who are almost as flamboyant as their current client. Here is a brief guide to all the key players ahead of Tuesday's proceedings.
And Roland Oliphant asks whether Mr Trump will join Al Capone and Mick Jagger in the famous mugshots gallery?
Evening Briefing: Today's essential headlines
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Comment and analysis
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World news: Putin sacks top Russian general
Vladimir Putin has fired one of the top generals leading Russia's forces in Ukraine, after an attack on the eastern town of Vuhledar ended with dozens of tanks being destroyed. You can get up to speed with today's developments in the war on our live blog.
Interview of the day
‘Cancelled’ choreographer Rosie Kay: ‘In a culture of fear you can’t make art’
The dancer, who was forced to resign from her own company, is back with a new troupe. She talks about fighting for freedom of expression
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The former Wimbledon champion Garbiñe Muguruza has become the latest high-profile woman to walk away from tennis. Simon Briggs explains how the move further depletes a tour which is already starved of star power.
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