"Supreme Court Sets Deadline for Jack Smith in Trump Immunity Case"

The Supreme Court has given special counsel Jack Smith one week to respond to former President Donald Trump's emergency application seeking to halt an appeals court decision rejecting Trump's claim of immunity from criminal charges. The trial, initially set for March 4, remains paused, and depending on the court's decision, it could potentially impact the 2024 campaign. Trump's lawyer argues for a deliberate approach, citing potential interference in the election, while the Court of Appeals previously rejected Trump's immunity claim. If the justices deny Trump's request, pretrial proceedings will resume in the federal district court in Washington.