Your Morning: 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.

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 >

‘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 >

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 >