"Trump Attorneys Clash with Special Counsel in Election Interference Case"

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys compared special counsel Jack Smith to the Grinch in a court filing, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals to reject Smith's request for an expedited appeal on whether Trump can claim presidential immunity in a criminal case. Trump's lawyers argued that the proposed schedule would disrupt holiday plans, referencing Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The appeals court granted Smith's request without explanation, ordering Trump's team to file their brief by Dec. 23. The trial date is set for March 4, but Trump's defense argues it is unrealistic given the volume of discovery and legal issues. Trump has pleaded not guilty in the case.