"Trump's Legal Battles: Judge's Orders Signal Setbacks and Scrutiny"

The judge in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case, Aileen Cannon, has been making pre-trial decisions that have raised concerns among legal experts and Special Counsel Jack Smith. The latest controversy revolves around the judge's request for jury instructions on the Presidential Records Act, which suggests she may be crediting Trump's defense that he was authorized to keep the documents. Smith's team has expressed concerns about the judge's legal premise and the potential impact on the case, emphasizing the need for a prompt resolution to avoid complications during the trial.