Judge Temporarily Blocks Release of Trump Report

Special counsel Jack Smith has requested a judge to dismiss federal election interference charges against Donald Trump, signaling a potential end to a prolonged investigation. Meanwhile, a federal judge has ruled in favor of releasing a special counsel's report on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but a temporary injunction is currently delaying its release. Trump's legal team is expected to challenge this injunction in the Supreme Court, amid ongoing tensions regarding the politicization of the judicial system. Trump has also announced plans to assemble investigative teams within the Justice Department to look for evidence of fraud in the 2020 election and intends to replace the team that previously worked with Smith. As these legal battles unfold, Trump continues to navigate the political landscape as he prepares for another term. The backdrop of these events includes state certifications of the election results and the transition process ahead of his inauguration.