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Before Davidson's testimony resumed, Judge Merchan rebuffed a defense request to rule in advance on whether Trump would be in violation of his gag order by posting certain articles to his Truth Social account.

The storied history of the New York City courthouse where Trump now stands trial. 100 Centre Street has been the site of numerous famed trials over the years. In this Jan. 25, 2013, file photo, the Manhattan Criminal Court building is shown at 100 Centre St., in New York.

A historic trial The decision to fine Trump came as his criminal trial entered its third week. The former president faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claims she and Trump had a sexual encounter.