Judge Delays Trial Amid Trump Pardon Promise

A federal judge delayed a trial for a Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant after he cited President-elect Donald Trump's promise to pardon such individuals, while other trials continue as scheduled. Two Oklahoma defendants have requested sentencing delays until after Trump takes office, with one request denied and another pending, arguing that Trump's election win justifies a delay. The DOJ has dismissed parallels between Trump's cases and other defendants, emphasizing that such cases involving private citizens are not affected by Trump's circumstances. Meanwhile, Sen. Roger Wicker is poised to lead the Armed Services Committee, with plans for a significant defense budget increase aligned with Trump's potential support. Wicker's agenda includes expanding military capabilities and navigating GOP differences over continued aid to Ukraine.