Appeals Court Denies Trump's Request to Block Report

A federal appeals court in Atlanta has denied a request to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report regarding Donald Trump's alleged attempts to subvert the 2020 election and his mishandling of classified documents. Trump's legal team has filed an amicus brief arguing that the report is politically motivated and should not be released as it could prejudice the rights of his co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira. Meanwhile, a judge has temporarily blocked the report's release until further appellate review, asserting the need to maintain the status quo. Trump is also seeking to prevent a New York court from announcing his sentencing in a separate hush money case, arguing that his actions occurred during his presidency, which grants him legal immunity. The legal battles highlight the complexities surrounding Trump's ongoing criminal cases and the implications for his political future.