Trump faces do-or-die moment with hush money trial

Former President Trump is facing a do-or-die moment in his effort to delay the start of his first criminal trial with his choice of punting tactics dwindling in the days leading up to his day in court in New York.

The former president has vigorously fought to stave off his criminal trials until after Election Day – an endeavor that, if successful, could put the four cases against him on ice should he win the White House.

Trump hasn’t completely run out of options on the hush money case, but...