"Special Counsel Challenges Judge's Handling of Trump Classified Documents Case"

Special counsel Jack Smith sharply rebukes Judge Cannon's order for hypothetical jury instructions in the classified-document case against Donald Trump, warning of potential appeal. The judge's focus on jury instructions is seen as premature by legal experts, with the government expressing frustration and urging a quick decision on key legal questions. The dispute centers on interpretations of the Presidential Records Act and its relevance to the Espionage Act charges against Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The trial, originally scheduled for May, is likely to be delayed as the judge considers various pretrial motions.