What to know about Trump's legal cases as he prepares to take office again

CBS News has learned the Department of Justice and special counsel Jack Smith's office are having active discussions about how to wind down the active federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump. Sources say at the center of the discussion is the DOJ's longstanding policy against prosecuting a sitting president and the need to enable a smooth transition to a second term.

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