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Anna Bower:

Trump has returned to his seat in courtroom 1530.

Keith Davidson is back on the stand.

Here we go!

2/ Pagliery:

After a lunch break, Davidson is back. He slowly strode through the courtroom in his pointy black dress shoes, adjusted his jacket and sat down at the witness stand.

He seems to be a bit uncomfortable as prosecutors explore his texts with entertainment journalist Dylan Howard.

3/ Emptywheel:

All people who love Trump more than his spouse, I guess.

Kaitlan Collins:

Good afternoon from the New York courtroom. Texas AG Ken Paxton, Susie Wiles and Jason Miller are all from the political orbit inside on Trump's behalf, in addition to his son Eric Trump. Wiles and Eric Trump spoke briefly before the judge entered. Court is now underway.

@GottaLaff
Why is the Texas AG at Trump's NY trial? Very fishy.

@TCatInReality @GottaLaff

NFL: Paxton has been one of Trump's more ardent supporters, and has a vested interest in making sure that Mr. Ex-President Spray-On gets the opportunity to issue a blanket pardon for everything Paxton and his ilk have done which turns out to be a criminal violation -- and everything they want to continue to do.

@TCatInReality @GottaLaff NFL trying to figure out how the law works in states with real laws?