Donald Trump and the U.S. Supreme Court

Coming Supreme Court Ruling Could Upend Jack Smith, Legal Analysts Say

Some legal experts say that a pending case in the U.S. Supreme Court could upend special counsel Jack Smith’s case against former President Donald Trump,
Judge Sends Bannon To Jail: Nothing Will Shut Us UP!!!

Steve Bannon Files Emergency Request to Supreme Court to Stay out of Prison

“If Mr. Bannon is denied release, he will be forced to serve his prison sentence before this Court has a chance to consider a petition for a writ of certiorari."
Prison sentence for Trump would be seen as 'over the top' and 'based on his stature'

Republican Senators Say Judge Should Not Sentence Trump to Prison

It would be “foolish” for Juan Merchan to hand down imprisonment for Trump, but based on judge’s actions during trial, “I would put nothing past him at this point.”

Rep. Matt Gaetz Introduces Resolution Saying Trump Didn’t Engage in ‘Insurrection’

Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a resolution to “authoritatively” state that Trump did not commit “insurrection or rebellion” against the United States.

Trump’s New York Criminal Trial Begins March 25, Judge Rules

New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan said that former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial would proceed with jury selection starting on March 25.

Donald Trump Explains Why He Didn’t Testify in New York Trial

President Trump cited unfavorable rulings and the prosecution’s lack of a case as the reasons he declined to testify in his New York criminal trial.

Trump Fraud Trial Heralds ‘Selective Prosecution,’ Not Anti-Business Crackdown, Experts Say

New York attorney general's $250 million lawsuit will inflame the 2024 candidate's base, without addressing broader issues, say legal and political analysts.

Comer Confronts White House’s Obstruction of Biden Impeachment Inquiry

House Oversight and Accountability Chair James Comer is confronting White House’s pattern of obstruction of Houses’ impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden.
Jack Smith during a statement regarding the indictment of Donald J. Trump

SCOTUS Responds to Special Counsel’s Petition on Trump’s Immunity Defense

The prosecutors are holding fast to a March 4, 2024, trial date—the day before the Super Tuesday primary elections. Trump described it as a 'hail Mary' effort.
Jack Smith and Donald Trump

Jack Smith Has Few Options in Trump Case, Say Former Prosecutors

Federal judge’s ruling that postponed Trump’s classified documents case represents a significant legal win for former president Trump, legal analysts say.
Jack Smith and Donald Trump

Judge Orders Witness Names to Remain Secret in Trump Classified Docs Case

Federal judge overseeing Trump's classified documents case ordered names of potential witnesses remain secret, marking a victory for special counsel Jack Smith.
Donald Trump and Michael Cohen NY Trial

Trump Attorney Says Trial Witness ‘Lied,’ Tells Jury to Find Him Not Guilty

Defense attorney Todd Blanche told jury that prosecutors’ star witness, Michael Cohen, a former Trump associate and lawyer, lied to court about several matters.