Special Counsel Drops All Federal Cases Against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith is moving to drop two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing Justice Department policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. The cases, one related to Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the other concerning classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, are expected to be dismissed without prejudice, allowing for potential future prosecution after Trump's term ends. The decision aligns with constitutional immunity for sitting presidents, though it faces challenges such as statutes of limitations and potential pardons.