"Supreme Court Sets Deadline for Special Counsel's Response to Trump's Immunity Claim"
The U.S. Supreme Court has given special counsel Jack Smith one week to respond to former President Trump's immunity appeal in the Jan. 6 election interference case. Trump's claim of blanket immunity from prosecution for actions while in office has sparked a legal battle that could determine the timing of his trial, with potential implications for the upcoming presidential election. The court's decision on whether to hear Trump's appeal could impact the start date of his trial, which is currently set for mid-spring.