Another Trump delay effort in "hush money" trial rejected, but judicial panel will take up appeal during trial

A New York appeals court judge on Tuesday denied former President Donald Trump's motion to pause his upcoming criminal trial, while considering arguments against a gag order.

It was the second time in two days New York's Appellate Division, First Department declined to push back his trial, slated to begin April 15. An attorney for Trump argued Tuesday that the gag order, which prevents Trump from posting broadsides against the daughter of the judge, is unconstitutional.

Counsel for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg shot back that Trump has a track record of attacking the family members of people involved in cases against him.