"Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump Gag Order in Key Cases"

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has declined to reconsider a gag order limiting former President Donald Trump's public comments about his criminal case, potentially setting the stage for a Supreme Court battle. The order, issued in response to a case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, prohibits Trump from making inflammatory remarks targeting Smith, his staff, court personnel, and potential witnesses. While the appeals court upheld most of the order, it struck down portions that prevented Trump from publicly speaking about Smith. The case is currently on hold as the court considers Trump's separate claim of presidential immunity from prosecution.