Special Counsel Considers Dropping Trump Election Case Amid Legal Pause
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Special counsel Jack Smith has requested a pause on all upcoming deadlines in Donald Trump's criminal case related to the 2020 election, as he assesses how to proceed with the case now that Trump is expected to return to the presidency. Smith aims to make a decision by December 2, 2024, and has been in discussions with senior Justice Department officials. House Republicans have urged Smith to preserve records, anticipating potential changes with Trump's return to power.
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