Jack Smith putting Trump's election interference case on ice does not mean it's dead — yet
Special counsel Jack Smith referred to long-standing Justice Department policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted while in office.
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Surprise: Trump’s Election Interference Case Is Paused
It seems unlikely the president-elect will face any consequences in his criminal cases. But he still faces half a billion dollars in civil fines.
Special Counsel Jack Smith moves to drop Trump election interference case
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Friday filed a motion in court to vacate the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Trump.
Judge hits pause on Trump's election interference criminal case
The prosecutor said he would notify the court in December about how he plans to move forward, likely the first step in unwinding the case against Trump.
Judge grants Jack Smith's request to pause Trump's federal election interference case
A judge granted the special counsel’s request to vacate all remaining deadlines in the case. Smith has until Dec. 2 to outline his proposed next steps.
Trump allies push to punish Jack Smith in first test of retribution vow
As Smith took steps to wind down his Jan. 6 election interference case against Trump, GOP lawmakers sent the special counsel a preliminary investigative notice.
Special counsel Jack Smith seeks pause in Trump's election interference criminal trial
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the judge in Donald Trump's election interference criminal trial to hit pause on the process and give him a month to formally request how to move forward — likely the first step in ending the prosecution.
Special counsel Jack Smith takes first step to halt Trump prosecution
Citing the ‘unprecedented circumstance’ of the criminal defendant’s election as president, prosecutors got a judge to cancel upcoming deadlines.
Jack Smith Can 'Force Donald Trump's Hand'—Former Prosecutor
Glenn Kirschner said that Smith "must indict" the six unnamed co-conspirators in Trump's Washington, D.C., indictment.
Judge Grants Jack Smith’s Request for Pause in Jan. 6 Case After Trump’s Election
A judge on Friday granted a request from the special counsel, Jack Smith, to pause all filing deadlines in the federal case accusing President-elect Donald J. Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.
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Judge pauses upcoming deadlines in Trump's election interference case
The judge in former President Donald Trump's federal election interference case has paused all upcoming deadlines in the ...
How Russia Openly Escalated Its Election Interference Efforts
The Kremlin did not bother to hide its efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, as it did in the past.
Russia Is Going All Out on Election Day Interference
Along with other foreign influence operations—including from Iran—Kremlin-backed campaigns to stoke division and fear have ...
Illinois 2024 election results: Ballot measure on election interference
One of three non-binding advisory questions on Illinois ballots is a measure to penalize political candidates for election ...
Bomb-sniffing dogs, metal detectors and snipers: Authorities prepare for election interference, unrest
Law enforcement agencies across the country are preparing for possible threats to election workers, violence at polling ...
Election Day 2024 live results: Advisory question on penalties for election interference in Illinois
Illinois voters weigh in on three advisory questions, which are non-binding, including one that asks voters: Should any ...
Interference and voting issues in the 2024 election: Tracking incidents state-by-state
Early voting has largely operated normally with a few isolated incidents. Here's what to know about voting issues in the 2024 ...