Legal experts suggest that Attorney General Merrick Garland is unlikely to appoint a special counsel to investigate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, despite Senators seeking a criminal investigation into Thomas's alleged failure to disclose gifts and benefits. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is utilizing Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity to impede special counsel Jack Smith's case related to the January 6 attack, limiting the scope of potential legal actions against him. The Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity has raised concerns about future special counsels' abilities to investigate presidents, with experts noting limitations on evidence presentation and potential impacts on ongoing cases. Smith's track record against the highest court, including unsuccessful cases and unfavorable decisions, has put his federal indictments against Trump at risk, casting doubts on his prosecutorial standing and cases' viability.