Trump looks to block release of special counsel Jack Smith's report

Judge in Trump's classified docs case blocks release of special counsel's report

The judge in Donald Trump's classified documents case has temporarily blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on the case.

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Judge temporarily blocks release of Jack Smith report on Trump cases

A judge has temporarily blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on investigations into president-elect Donald Trump. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

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Trump’s Lawyers Have Assailed Jack Smith. They Could Soon Have Power to Go After Him.

The president-elect’s defense lawyers accused the special counsel of unethical and improper behavior in his prosecutions of their client. They could be in senior Justice Department roles within weeks.

The New York Times - 4h

Amazon Prime Will Release a Melania Trump Documentary

The film, billed by the company as a “behind the scenes” look at her life, started shooting in December and is slated for theatrical and streaming release this year.

The New York Times - 10h

Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump's criminal cases

The federal judge who oversaw the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump temporarily blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation.

NBC News - 15h

Will Trump be able to block the release of Jack Smith’s report

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to block the release of a final report by special counsel Jack Smith in the Florida classified documents case. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard and Danny Cevallos ...

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What’s in Jack Smith’s final report on the Trump probes? Filings provide some clues

Filings by Donald Trump's lawyers suggest that Jack Smith's final report on his two probes could contain details that are potentially damaging to the president-elect.

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Ty Cobb hits Cannon for blocking release of DOJ report: 'She's his tool'

Former White House attorney Ty Cobb, who served in President-elect Trump's first administration, sharply criticized U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon for temporarily blocking the Justice Department ...

The Hill - 10h

UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows

SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFS

Financial Times - 14h

Trump's attorneys ask Garland to halt release of Jack Smith's report

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report into the now-dismissed Trump classified documents case. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that a federal appeals ...

CBS News - 15h

Judge Cannon Blocks Release of Jack Smith’s Report on Trump Documents Investigation

Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee who had dismissed the documents case in its entirety, temporarily barred the Justice Department from releasing Jack Smith’s account of his investigation.

The New York Times - 18h

Meta looking for 'sweetheart deal' with Trump: FTC chair

Outgoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan suggested Tuesday that Meta and other companies facing antitrust lawsuits from the agency might be looking for “sweetheart deals” from the ...

The Hill - 20h

Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel report

Judge Aileen Cannon issued a temporary injunction until an appeals court rules on Trump’s arguments. US politics – live updates A federal judge has temporarily blocked special counsel Jack ...

The Guardian - 20h

Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel's Trump report

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from releasing a report prepared by special counsel Jack Smith.

CBS News - 21h

Cannon temporarily blocks Trump special counsel report's release

U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily blocked the Justice Department from releasing special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Trump’s two prosecutions, granting a request ...

The Hill - 21h

Trump seeks to block 'imminent' release of special counsel Jack Smith's report

Trump’s lawyers said they reviewed a two-volume draft copy of Smith’s report at the special counsel’s office in Washington, D.C. over the weekend.

NBC News - 21h

Inside Trump legal team's effort to block Jack Smith report

Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump are trying to stop the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on two dismissed criminal cases against Trump. CBS News political reporter Olivia ...

CBS News - 22h

Schiff on Trump effort to block special counsel report: 'No shortage of nerve'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said President-elect Trump has “no shortage of nerve” for asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on ...

The Hill - 22h

Trump’s Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Classified Documents Case

Both the Justice Department and the judge who oversaw the case were asked to stop the public release of the report.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump's attorneys ask Garland to stop the release of special counsel report

Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.

CBS News - 1d

Trump attorneys ask Garland to stop release of special counsel report

Attorneys for Donald Trump are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's upcoming report on two dismissed criminal cases against the ...

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Trump asks Garland to block Jack Smith from releasing final report

President-elect Trump and his two co-defendants in the classified documents case are working to block special counsel Jack Smith from releasing his final report that would review the documents as ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump tries to block Jack Smith report and inmates reject Biden commutation: Morning Rundown

Trump tries to block the public from seeing special counsel Jack Smith’s final report.

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Virginia special elections test Democratic enthusiasm as Trump takes office

Virginia is holding the first special election of the year in what is being billed as a test for Democratic enthusiasm ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race later this year. Democrats are widely ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump co-defendants ask Judge Cannon to block release of Special Counsel report

Lawyers for Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira asked Judge Aileen Cannon to issue an order barring AG Merrick Garland from publicly releasing the report by Jan. 10.

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Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election win against Harris | Special Report

Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election. This comes four years after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots on Capitol Hill during the 2020 election certification ...

CBS News - 1d

Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...

The Guardian - 1d

Jimmy Carter's life honored in Atlanta, Georgia | Special Report

A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His ...

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Jimmy Carter's state funeral begins with procession in Plains, Georgia | Special Report

America's final salute to former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday with a funeral procession in Plains, Georgia. Carter died Sunday at age 100. A hearse carrying Carter's casket left Phoebe ...

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Democrats look for places to work with Trump 2.0

Democrats say one thing is certain: 2025 won't be 2017, when it comes to the start of the Trump administration. Two months after their grueling and disappointing White House loss to ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump ordered to appear for sentencing in New York "hush money" case | Special Report

A New York judge on Friday ordered President-elect Donald Trump to appear for sentencing in his New York criminal "hush money" case 10 days before his second inauguration. CBS News chief Washington ...

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Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker | Special Report

Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson has secured enough votes to remain House speaker after a tense round of voting led to three holdouts. Two defectors ended up changing their votes to support Johnson. ...

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To Understand Trump and Biden, Look to Reagan and Carter

Forty-four years ago, Ronald Reagan took aim at Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy. President Biden’s climate initiatives could face a similar fate.

The New York Times - 5d

Biden delivers remarks on deadly truck attack in New Orleans | Special Report

President Biden spoke Wednesday night about the deadly truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.

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Latest details on deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans | Special Report

At least 10 people have been killed and 35 injured after a truck rammed into a Bourbon Street crowd early on New Year's Day in New Orleans. The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of possible ...

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Truck plows into Bourbon Street crowd in New Orleans, at least 10 dead | Special Report

At least 10 people were killed early Wednesday morning when a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street in the city's French Quarter as the popular tourist district celebrated New ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Trump looks to block release of special counsel Jack Smith's report

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