"Legal Tensions Escalate as Trump Seeks Immunity Amidst New Scandalous Crime Allegations"

Former President Donald Trump has appealed to a federal appeals court to dismiss charges against him related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, claiming absolute presidential immunity for his actions while in office. The Department of Justice's special counsel, Jack Smith, argues that such immunity would set a dangerous precedent, allowing presidents to commit serious crimes without consequence. The Supreme Court declined to intervene, and the case is set for oral arguments on January 9. Trump's trial, initially scheduled for March 4, is on hold pending the appeal's outcome.