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Trump posts $175M bond to avert asset seizure

What happened: Former President Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, halting collection of the more than $454 million he owes and preventing the state from seizing his assets to satisfy the debt while he appeals, according to a court filing. The latest >

Background: A New York appellate court had given the former president 10 days to put up the money after a panel of judges agreed last month to slash the amount needed to stop the clock on enforcement.

What’s next: The bond Trump posted with the court now is essentially a placeholder, meant to guarantee payment if the judgment is upheld. If that happens, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee will have to pay the state the whole sum, which grows with daily interest.

Texas reports 1st human case of bird flu in state

What to know: The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported a human case of avian influenza virus, also known as the bird flu. The case was identified in someone with direct exposure to dairy cattle that was assumed to be infected with the flu. Health officials said this is the first human case of avian influenza recorded in Texas — and only the second in the United States. Even with this case, the bird flu risk to the general public remains low. The latest >

Grandfather of Lori Vallow’s murdered son vows to get justice for victims in Daybell case

‘We want righteous decisions’: Larry Woodcock, the grandfather of JJ Vallow, remains determined to get justice for his grandchild and other victims involved in 55-year-old Chad Daybell’s trial. “This is all about two kids that were murdered. One innocent wife that was murdered. We’re gonna keep our interviews focused on that. We keep our lives focused on that,” Woodcock said during a Monday appearance on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” Watch >

What’s going on: Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Daybell, accused of conspiring with his wife, Lori Vallow, to kill his first wife and two of Vallow’s children. Daybell is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, first-degree murder and insurance fraud — all felony offenses dating back to 2018 and 2019, court records show. Timeline on case >

What we know about Diddy raids 

Why were houses raided: While federal authorities have given sparse public comment as to what prompted the raids of two of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes, it is reportedly part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. Authorities are also reportedly widening their probe to include potential witness intimidation, sexual assault and firearms violations. Developing >
 
What happened: Investigators seized firearms and phones belonging to Combs, though it is unclear how many devices were confiscated. Along with a heavy presence of officers wearing protective gear and weapons, command trucks were parked outside both properties during the raids. What to know >

Lawsuits: The music producer has been slapped with five civil suits in the last five months over alleged sexual misconduct. Here’s a timeline breaking down the lawsuits >

 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• The trial for Arizona rancher George Allan Kelly resumes Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a migrant on his property near Mexico, with his defense attorney maintaining his innocence.
• Voters in Wisconsin, Rhode Island, New York, Delaware and Connecticut will head to the polls, though President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have already locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations, respectively. 
  

• U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy will discuss Tuesday the impact of social media on youth mental health.
  

• The migrants allegedly at the center of an attack on two New York City Police Department officers in Times Square are due back in court Tuesday.

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

A dead Nevada gynecologist is accused of using his semen to artificially inseminate a woman and then caring for his daughter as a patient. Details on the lawsuit >

A 13-year-old girl in Pennsylvania is being charged as an adult with homicide after police say she confessed to stabbing her mother to death. Full report >

A Chicago-area woman has been charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in the death of a Rockford car salesman. Latest on the investigation >

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes the airline ordered from Boeing. Read more >

The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are wildly popular, but a study finds their long-term effects aren’t fully understood and could lead to more muscle loss than fat. What to know >

The Tropicana hotel-casino will permanently close on Tuesday, opening the gateway to a new piece of Las Vegas history. Veteran employees reminisce >

Puppy yoga brings people and happiness together

A Colorado organization is bringing rescued pups together with safe people looking to adopt them — or just cuddle them. How it’s helping pups heal >

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