"Trump Aides Reject Aileen Cannon's Court Move in Clash with Jack Smith"

Judge Aileen Cannon scheduled a pre-trial hearing for Donald Trump's co-defendants this Friday, April 12, after initially proposing April 19, following a request from their attorneys. The Special Counsel's Office expressed availability for the original date, countering claims of personal conflicts. The case involves the alleged mishandling of classified documents by Trump's co-defendants at Mar-a-Lago, with the former president facing 40 felony counts. Cannon, appointed by Trump, has faced accusations of attempting to delay the trial to his advantage, with the case's start date still pending.