Daily Briefing: Trump to testify

Donald Trump is set to take the stand Monday as he fights a New York civil fraud lawsuit that could cost him $250 million. Also in the news: Election Day is almost here and tight races nationwide could foreshadow 2024. Over 50,000 runners took to the pavement for the New York City marathon.

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Here is the news to know Monday.

What to know about Trump's testimony in a New York fraud trial

After watching his sons Eric and Don Jr. on the witness stand last week, Former President Donald Trump is set to testify Monday in a high-stakes Manhattan trial that could cost him $250 million and bar his iconic company from operating in New York.

Trump’s testimony comes after State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron on Friday extended a partial gag order he imposed on the former president to include the Trump defense team.

• The 2024 Republican presidential frontrunner has described his fraud trial as a "witch hunt" by Letitia James, New York’s state attorney general, and Engoron, both of whom are elected Democrats.

• The trial is addressing several allegations, including that Trump, his adult sons and Trump Organization executives falsified corporate financial statements and committed insurance fraud. The testimony will also inform Engoron’s decision about what further punishment, if any, to impose.

• What happened with Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump? Questioning last week focused on what Trump's sons knew about alleged misrepresentations in their father's financial statements, which the state says were used to get bank loans on fraudulent terms. Both sons denied having close knowledge of the financial statements, blaming company accountants for any discrepancies.

Related: Trump leads President Joe Biden in five battleground states before 2024 election, a new polls says.

Israeli troops surround Gaza City as Blinken moves to contain war

Israeli troops have divided the northern and southern parts of Gaza, as communications across the besieged territory were temporarily cut Monday for a third time since the war started. Israeli media reported the troops are expected to enter Gaza City on Monday or Tuesday. The developments come after large explosions in two Gaza refugee camps Sunday killed scores of Palestinians while further complicating the diplomatic attempts of Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who made unannounced stops in the West Bank and Iraq as he tries to mitigate the impacts of the Israel-Hamas war amid increasing outcries. Read more

• U.S. colleges are reporting surges in attacks on Jewish and Muslim students as the war rages on.

• The U.S. is using drones to search for hostages in Gaza.

• Over the weekend: Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gather in D.C., New York and London.

More news to know now

• Twenty-two rounds were fired in a drive-by shooting in Cincinnati that killed an 11-year-old.

• Tyson Foods recalled dinosaur chicken nuggets over contamination by ''metal pieces.''

• In a blow to Trump, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has supported Ron DeSantis.

• A teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with a lawsuit against the school board.

• For subscribers: A car dealer agreed to refunds after allegations of discrimination against Native Americans.

• On today's 5 Things podcast, a look at the impact of removing migrants from shelters in New York City. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your smart speaker.

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Here's how Election Day could be a preview to 2024

Voters head to the ballot box this week in several states − and the outcomes might reveal more than just winners and losers. Election experts told USA TODAY several statewide elections − which include governor races in Kentucky and Mississippi − could preview challenges that might arise during the 2024 presidential election. That includes whether states can overcome challenges to recruit poll workers, adapt to voting law changes, maintain high voter turnout levels and combat the spread of disinformation. These tight races will also serve as a bellwether on key cultural issues set to be top of mind in 2024, from abortion to marijuana legalization. Read more

• From abortion rights to Democratic upsets: These are the races to watch ahead of 2024.

• A Trump-Biden battle is embedded in Mississippi's governor race ahead of 2024.

• Democrats in Virginia are hoping to block Gov. Glenn Youngkin's rising profile.

• A new poll has Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron tied in the race for Kentucky governor.

What we know about the House GOP's new plan to avoid a shutdown

As Congress nears another government funding deadline on Nov. 17, House Republicans are considering a new approach to extending the current budget that House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling a "laddered CR." It would be a novel type of continuing resolution, the tool typically used by Congress to extend funding levels to keep the government running in lieu of an agreement on next year's federal budget. The step would extend the deadline for each of the 12 individual appropriations bills, rather than the budget as a whole, Johnson said. Read more

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• Jennifer Lopez in a dazzling Gucci champagne-colored gown. That's all.

• Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Brittany Mahomes and more gal pals took on NYC.

NFL Week 9 recap: Not your average QB matchups

Twenty teams were in action Sunday afternoon. Seven of them (35%) – whether due to performance, injuries or even a trade – started different quarterbacks than they did in Week 8. Furthermore, the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants both had to make mid-game switches after Jaren Hall and Daniel Jones, respectively, saw their days cut short by injuries. Hall and the Arizona Cardinals’ Clayton Tune became the eighth and ninth rookie quarterbacks to start a game this season. All told, seven rookie QBs started in Week 9, the most in one weekend in nearly four years. Read more

• Another ex-player is alleging the Blackhawks' former video coach sexually assaulted him.

• Bengals vs. Bills Sunday Night Football highlights: Cincinnati gets a fourth straight win.

• College football rankings: Oklahoma State surged into the Top 25, while Georgia stays at No. 1.

Photo of the day: 2023 NYC Marathon

There was a definite enthusiasm in the air for the 52nd running of the TCS New York City Marathon as more than 50,000 runners lined up in Staten Island to complete the grueling 26.2-mile five-borough trek through the city. Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia pulled away from the pack and coasted to victory in the men's professional race, setting a new open division course record, breaking the tape at Central Park in 2:04:58. Here's our recap of the event.

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Associated Press contributed reporting.

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