2023. Trump on trial. The former president inside a new york city courtroom, his real estate empire on the line in 250 million lawsuit. What hes accused of lying about and how his team is fighting back historic choice, californias governor announcing his pick to fill late senator feinsteins seat. Better late than never, your favorite latenight talk shows coming back. And round about the way. Are saving time and spinning drivers into circles . We begin in new york city where former President Donald Trump is facing a judge on 250 million lawsuit. The Trump Organization and its top executives are accused of manipulating the value of the companys real estate for financial benefit. And new york citys attorney general claims the differences were staggering. A few examples here, back in 2019. A treestory apartment in that building. Trump valued at 327 million, says it worth 120 million. The one getting a lot of attention. Maralago. The president says its worth 600 million the state of new york says its valued at 28 million. No matter how powerful, no one is above the law. Former President Trump denies the allegations and accused both the judge and the attorney general of playing politics. Its a scam, its sham. This trial was railroaded and fast tracked. This trial could have been brought years ago but they waited until i was right in middle of my campaign. Our Lindsey Reiser is in new york city and also with us is Hallie Jackson. Lindsey, we got a quick look inside the courtroom earlier, theyre back in session after lunch, whats happening now . Reporter right, we did get a look inside the courtroom before the official proceedings began and some still photos and some video, some remarkable images coming out, unfortunately we dont have an image a Pivotal Moment in the courtroom when they broke for lunch, the former president walking out of the courtroom glaring down at attorney general james, with james staring straight ahead, a tense moment in a tense day of proceedings, whats the crux of the case the Attorney Generals Office arguing that the former president overvalued his assets to the tune of billions of dollars to get favorable loan terms and his defense team is arguing this is just doing business and no intent to defraud. They also will point out some errors in their opinion to so much the valuations that are listed in the lawsuit. So, we heard in Opening Statements the first witness was called to the stand, an accountant, we could this trial could go on for three months. Some names on the witness list, the former president himself, his adult sons, his daughter ivanka dismissed from the suit as well, Michael Cohen his former ceo. Some names that we all recognize and also whats at stake here is the reputation of him as a successful businessman, his business empire, 250 million in penalties is what james office is asking for, he would have to liquidate assets nord to pay that. His llcs could go into receiverships. A lot is at stake here. Danny, so, this is a civil trial, he has other criminal investigations under way, we were all aware of that. How is this different . No potential criminal consequences, he wont be convicted or guilty. He can be found liable. A motion unique to civil cases. Basically what the attorney general argued is that some of these theres no reason to have a trial on them, so set in stone, so firmly established are they, thats exactly what the justice decided many of the legal issues in this case are already done, decided, out of this case. What as interesting is whether or not the defense will try to crow bar them in and reraise issues that are no longer into play in this case. Hallie, we understand and danny has said that former President Trump didnt actually need to be in that new york city courtroom today for this trial, so he was there. He got a lot of coverage. How does it help them in. In a couple of ways. He was asked about this at lunch break. I wanted to be here myself to witness this witchhunt first hand. We know that when former President Trump tries to take advantage politically of some of these moments legally that could be problematic for him his supporters respond in a significant way, when that mug shot came out, related to georgia indictment, separate case and criminal case, very different, but still an optic that conventional wisdom that might not be flattering for the former president , but it boosted fundraising and support from inside the Republican Party and his supporters there. Very similar the thinking holds that could happen this time. If the president makes a case hes being politically persecuted it could actually help him. Hes got a grip, hes got a hold on the republican primary electorate based on the polling now, hes stamping his next closest competitor desantis by 40plus points. Thats a monster lead. The question is, what happens if donald trump does end up getting the republican nomination and is up against President Biden in the general election . Looking at not just Republican Voters but specifically at some of those independent and swing voters who might end up suede by some of the legal issues that the former president faces thats where the rubber meets the road, its still a question mark at this point. Hallie, hes here in new york, it keeps him off the trail. What happens moving guard as he juggles all of these cases he. Its schedulers olympics, how about that in its marathon of having to juggle not just this civil trial but the potential for a couple of these other criminal trials to come, court appearances, et cetera, while maintaining a campaign trail, rallies, appearances, fundraisers, all the typical things that candidates may do. He doesnt have to worry about debate nights because the former president s team said that hes not going to be participating in debates. Those inside the president s orbit a he doesnt have to do these debates because hes leading the field by so much. Its something his team has to consider moving forward. Lindsey, danny and hallie, thank you all so much. Hallie will have more on Hallie Jackson now tonight at 5 00 p. M. Eastern on nbc news now. All right, moving on a big night for fans of latenight television. After a near fivemonth hiatus, jimmy fallon, seth myers, jimmy kimmel all returning to the air waves tonight. While the writers are back at work members of the actors guild, theyre still on strike. But theyre back to negotiating table today to see if they can reach a deal on a new contract. Liz joins us now from los angeles. We just saw the writers make that deal last week to end their strike, what does mean for the actors, anything at all, could the actors be moving toward an agreement in. Reporter hey, kate and vicky, certainly the hope that the wgas deal is going to provide a framework for sagaftra and the two unions are asking for similar things. Theyre asking for higher wages, increased residuals from the use of artificial ons around intelligence. They also want changes to audition process. Very complicated negotiations, sagaftra has 160,000 members. The chief negotiator told the the New York Times they want a revenuesharing deal with the studios the studios said no way, but the union saying were not going to agree to anything that doesnt include that. The studio executives themselves are in the room. Liz, even with these lateknit shows returning tonight, they cant have actors on to talk about movies or tv shows, they have ways to bring celebrity guests on. Reporter yes, theyre going to get creative here, they can have celebrities or movie stars on they just cant talk about their tv shows and movies. For instance on the tonight show, Matthew Mcconaughey hell be on talking about Childrens Book he written. And Jimmy Kimmel Live is going to have arnold schwarzenegger, theyre going to get creative and focus on their monologue and news of the day and hot topics. Thank you so much. All right, time now for our cnbc money minute. Healthcare workers are preparing or the go on strike. And demand for diamonds is down. Yeah, eight unions representing 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers say theyre ready to strike, workers are asking for pay raises, pension plan improvements and protections against subcontracting and outsourcing if theres no agreement by wednesday morning 6 00 a. M. Local time it would be the largest Healthcare Strike in u. S. Hiry. Meantime germanys iconic Footwear Company birkenstock, seeks 9. 2 billion in its initial public offering. It will sell an estimated 32 million shares priced between 44 and 49 to raise nearly 1. 6 billion. Diamond prices are dropping as consumers focus their spending more on experiences and turn away from luxury goods. 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Reporter shes currently the president of emilys list, she would be the third black women ever to serve in the United States senate, the first openly lgbtq senator from california. Where shes workedor Largest Union in state after california governor said he didnt want to meddle in whats already a crowded and competitive democratic primary for that seat in november 2024, remember feinstein announced that she was going to retire before her passing and this primary is between katie porter, barbara lee and adam schiff. Butler is not running at this point. She was chosen by newsom to fill out the remainder of the term. Any indication whether or not butler may eventually run to serve a full term . Thats still an open question. The governor didnt want to get involved in the primary, he picked someone. Butler hasnt ruled out running for that seat. She only said in a statement that hes honored, humbled. Shell do her best to honor the legacy of diane feinstein. All right, thank you. A desperate search is under way in upstate new york today, a 9yearold girl may have been abducted while she was camping with her family. Charlotte was last seen biking at a campground saturday evening, now teams are searching on the ground and looking in the air, looking for any trace of the young girl. Kathy park is following this story for us. Hi, kathy, walk us through what happened and where the search is now. Reporter it certainly is familys worst eight in mary, charlotte was out here with family, she decided to go on a bike ride with Family Friends but things took a different turn, she decided to go at it solo for a few minutes a little after 6 00 saturday night but she never returned and family members realized something was wrong and thats why they called authorities right away and this initiated a massive search on the ground. As you mentioned, also in the air as well, and authorities are calling this is a possible abduction at this time because they were able to find her bike at the camp site still no sign of charlotte at this time, kate. Theyre asking everyone to look for this young girl, if someone sees a kid looks like her what should they do . Reporter yeah, so, they are told to contact authorities, 911, right away, probably a good time to give a brief description of charlotte 9 years old. 46 tall. Last seen wearing dark blue pants and a pokemon shirt tiedied shirt. Very friendly. But authorities and parents of charlotte, theyre saying, look, theres no tip thats too small, if theres any information that you have please contact authorities right away, we should also note, kate, this park is closed to the public right now until further notice, they want the professionals to keep going with theon going search effort at this time, so this park once again is closed until further notice. 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