Judge Pauses Trump's Election Case Amid Legal Uncertainty

Judge Tanya Chutkan has granted special counsel Jack Smith's request to pause the federal election interference case against Donald Trump due to his recent election victory. Smith cited the "unprecedented circumstance" of Trump being set to become president-elect, prompting a pause in pretrial deadlines to reassess the situation in line with Justice Department policy, which traditionally avoids prosecuting sitting presidents. Trump's defense did not oppose the motion, and the Justice Department is reportedly considering winding down the federal cases against him.