Politico Playbook Audio Briefing

The trial of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter over an unlawful gun purchase begins today in Wilmington. The event won’t just shine a light on the younger Biden’s tumultuous relationship with the law, but on the perhaps even more complicated structures of the Biden family. Both Hunter’s ex-wife and the widow of his brother Beau—with whom he had a relationship after Beau’s death—could be called to the witness stand.Plus, lawmakers on Capitol Hill and the campaign trail are reacting to former President Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions and a big shakeup at the Washington Post. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.