"Special Counsel Jack Smith Seeks New Trial Date for Trump's Classified Records"

Special Counsel Jack Smith and attorneys for former President Trump have proposed new start dates for the trial related to Trump's alleged improper retention of classified records, with Smith suggesting a July 8 start date and Trump's attorneys proposing August 12. Trump's legal team argued that a fair trial cannot be conducted this year due to his status as the leading GOP candidate for the 2024 presidential election. The proposed trial date would coincide with the Republican National Convention if Trump wins the GOP nomination. This comes amid the Supreme Court's consideration of whether Trump has presidential immunity from prosecution in a separate federal election interference case, with a decision expected in mid-June.