Global National: April 15, 2024 | Historic Trump hush money criminal trial begins in New York

In tonight’s top story: The first criminal trial against a former U.S. president is now underway, over Donald Trump's alleged hush money payments to hide an affair with an adult film star before the 2016 presidential election. Reggie Cecchini explains what unfolded in the first day of the historic trial and how it will impact Trump's 2024 election campaign.

The Israeli war cabinet has vowed to "exact a price" on Iran following its unprecedented missile and drone attack — yet Israel's international allies are urging restraint. Crystal Goomansingh looks at the diplomatic pressure to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.

The Canadian government has revealed many of its plans to help citizens ahead of tabling its 2024 federal budget, especially over the housing costs. But much of its goals will cost tens of billions of dollars. David Akin looks at how Ottawa plans to pay it off, including higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians.

The Trudeau government's housing and affordability strategies are being touted ahead of tabling its 2024 budget. But to make any serious progress, they will need municipalities and provinces to cooperate. As Megan King explains, that cooperation is not guaranteed.

The British Columbia government and the Council of Haida Nation have signed an agreement officially recognizing Haida Gwaii’s Aboriginal title, more than two decades after the nation launched a legal action seeking formal recognition. Aaron McArthur explains what it means to the Haida Nation.

Plus, while dogs and birds are not meant to be friends, social media has been captivated by the close bond between Molly the magpie and Peggy the Staffordshire terrier. Mike Drolet looks at how the unlikely duo came to be, the controversy that separated them and how common sense eventually helped the pair reunite.