Judge Delays Decision on Delaying Trump's Classified Documents Trial

A federal judge, Aileen M. Cannon, has postponed the decision on whether to delay the trial of former President Donald J. Trump on charges of illegally holding classified national security secrets until at least March. While the trial's timing remains unresolved, the judge acknowledged the complexities of the case and pushed back several pretrial motion deadlines, particularly those involving classified materials. Trump's legal team has sought to postpone the trial until after the 2024 election, while federal prosecutors have urged the judge to stick to the current trial date of May 20. The judge expressed concern about potential scheduling conflicts with Trump's other federal trial and the challenges posed by handling sensitive materials.