The New York Times Presents: Tuesday Briefing

Trial Date Set for Donald Trump

A federal judge has scheduled the trial of Donald Trump for March 4th on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. This decision, defying Trump’s request to postpone the trial until 2026, is an early victory for prosecutors who had initially requested a trial date of January 2nd.

The trial in Washington may clash with Trump’s three other ongoing trials, highlighting the intricate legal situation he faces as he campaigns for a return to the White House. Alongside the trial in Washington, Trump may also face a trial in Georgia on the same date, with another case scheduled for trial in Manhattan on March 25th.

If the trial in Washington lasts longer than 11 weeks, it could overlap with Trump’s federal trial in Florida, set to begin in late May, on charges of illegally retaining classified documents and obstructing the government’s efforts to retrieve them.

Quotable: Judge Tanya Chutkan, overseeing the federal election case, emphasized that Trump’s other legal troubles and political campaign would not hinder the scheduling of the trial. “Mr. Trump, like any defendant, will have to make the trial date work regardless of his schedule,” she stated, adding that “there is a societal interest to a speedy trial.”

Context: March 4th falls one day before Super Tuesday, when 15 states are scheduled to hold Republican primaries or caucuses.

Ukraine Claims Victory in Recapturing Village

Ukraine’s military announced the recapture of the village of Robotyne in the south, a significant tactical achievement that highlights the challenges faced by Kyiv’s counteroffensive against strong Russian defenses. Despite intense fighting and heavy casualties since early June, Ukraine has only made limited progress southward and eastward.

If confirmed, this victory indicates that Ukrainian forces have breached the first layer of Russian-installed minefields, tank traps, trenches, and bunkers, potentially opening up new strategic opportunities. The ultimate objective of this offensive towards Robotyne is to reach the city of Melitopol, around 45 miles further south.

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Repercussions of China’s Property Crisis

As China’s real estate market experiences a meltdown, small businesses and workers are collectively owed hundreds of billions of dollars, while new construction projects have come to a halt.

Previously, the housing market had been a major job creator, contributing to local government revenues and serving as a source of household wealth. However, due to China’s economic slowdown and regulatory measures to deflate the property bubble, a wider crisis is emerging that affects all aspects of life.

Spain is grappling with issues of sexism after Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain’s soccer federation, forcibly kissed player Jennifer Hermoso without her consent. This incident has become emblematic of the generational divide between a culture of machismo and more recent progressivism.

Máriam Martínez-Bascuñán, a political sciences professor in Madrid, said, “What happened last week was an epochal moment that will have important repercussions.” A criminal investigation is now underway, and Rubiales has been requested to step down from his position.

For more: Listen to “The Daily” podcast on the implications of India’s moon landing for international competition in space.

A Legal Battle over Hilma af Klint’s Legacy

Hilma af Klint, a relatively unknown Swedish artist and mystic, stipulated that her work remain hidden until at least 20 years after her death in 1944. However, in recent years, the art industry has recognized her as a pioneer of abstract painting, with her early 1900s works being showcased in museums like the Guggenheim and sold in gift shops.

Yet, some historians question whether she is truly the sole creator of the artworks attributed to her. They suggest that other paintings might have been produced by members of a spiritualist collective working towards a shared goal. The outcome of ongoing research and an estate dispute now threaten Klint’s artistic legacy.

That’s all for today’s briefing. See you tomorrow. — Natasha

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