Defense lawyers for Donald J. Trump, who has sold branded water, mattresses and steak, pressed Stormy Daniels about how she has capitalized on her account of a liaison with him.

In a second day of cross-examination, Ms. Daniels resisted the implication she had tried to shake down Donald J. Trump by selling her story of a sexual liaison.

The hard-right congresswoman from Georgia failed spectacularly in her bid to depose Speaker Mike Johnson. But for a figure who sees her power in creating chaos, the loss was the point.

In a grueling day of cross-examination, Ms. Daniels sparred with Donald J. Trump’s lawyers, showing steely humor, but also vulnerability.

The footage shows that the airman was holding a gun when he opened his door to a deputy, who then began firing. The airman’s family has called the killing unjustified.

It starts with keeping our humanity and recognizing it in others.