"Judge questions delay tactics in Trump's classified documents trial"

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's federal criminal case expressed skepticism about delaying the trial beyond the 2024 election, but also seemed cool towards the Department of Justice's suggestion to start the trial in mid-December. The judge did not make a ruling during the hearing, but appeared dismissive of arguments that Trump would not receive a fair jury as a top presidential candidate. Trump faces 37 criminal counts related to mishandling classified documents, with the most serious charges carrying a maximum 20-year prison term. The hearing primarily focused on how the classified information in the case will be handled. Trump's attorneys argued for a trial delay, citing the need to review extensive evidence and the unusual circumstances of being prosecuted by the Biden administration, potentially his opponent in the 2024 election.