Justice Department Seeks Release of Trump Report

The Justice Department has filed an emergency motion requesting a federal appeals court to quickly reverse a judge's order that prevents the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on President-elect Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. This push comes amid concerns that the incoming Trump administration could obstruct the report's publication. Smith resigned from the department after submitting his report, which includes findings related to Trump's actions prior to the January 6 Capitol riot. The Justice Department plans to release part of the report soon, but a second volume regarding Trump's handling of classified documents will remain under wraps pending ongoing criminal proceedings against his co-defendants. The appeals court upheld an injunction blocking the report's release until three days after its decision, with the possibility of further delays if Trump appeals to the Supreme Court. Trump's team has criticized the investigation as a