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The latest motion in Washington federal court shows that Jack Smith wants a speedy trial. The former president does not.

The two Republican appointees helped form an unusual alliance to side with the Biden administration — for now.

Judge Tanya Chutkan will hold a protective order hearing. Here’s what federal prosecutors and Trump lawyers are arguing about.

Jack Smith raised conflict-of-interest questions about Nauta’s lawyer. Now the judge is raising questions about the investigation itself.

Prosecutors told Judge Tanya Chutkan they're simply seeking to prevent "the improper dissemination or use of discovery materials."

Federal prosecutors want a hearing into potential conflicts for the lawyer of one of Trump’s classified documents co-defendants.

At a judicial conference, Kagan spoke cautiously and approvingly of congressional power to regulate the court. Alito, meanwhile, has basically told Congress to buzz off.

The Trump appointee's reported errors in an unrelated case don't inspire confidence, but they won't kick her off the classified documents case.

I was a prosecutor for 21 years and a defense lawyer for 5 years — and I’ve never heard this during this type of proceeding.

Other Jan. 6 defendants have tried and failed to avoid prosecution in Washington. The rejections bode poorly for any such Trump motion.

The indictment begins with a description of the main players. But after that brief scene setter, Jack Smith opens the floodgates.