Special Counsel Requests Three-Week Delay

Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested a three-week delay in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump, citing the need to review the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The Supreme Court's decision grants presidents immunity for official acts performed while in office, complicating the case against Trump. Both the prosecution and defense teams agreed to the delay, and Judge Tanya Chutkan is expected to reschedule the status conference originally set for August 16. Legal experts note that the delay is necessary to ensure the case moves forward correctly, balancing the urgency of the trial with the need for thorough legal preparation. The prosecution's request aims to finalize their position on how to proceed in light of the immunity ruling, with a new joint status report due by August 30.