Judge Halts Proceedings in Trump's 2020 Election Case

The suspension follows a special prosecutor's request to review the unprecedented situation as Trump prepares for his return to the presidency.

The judge canceled all upcoming deadlines in the case regarding Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Special Prosecutor Jack Smith requested the suspension to assess the situation in line with Justice Department policies.
Smith will deliver his findings by December 2, potentially leading to the cessation of federal charges against Trump.
Historically, the Justice Department avoids prosecuting a sitting president, a policy likely to extend to Trump during his new term.
Trump could influence the case by appointing a new Justice Department head or directing the department to drop the charges.