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Legal Battles Intensify for Trump: Federal Trial Over Classified Documents and Civil Fraud Case in New York

Judge Aileen Cannon's refusal to set a deadline for Trump's classified document list could delay federal trial, while a paused gag order in New York civil fraud case allows Trump and his lawyers to comment on court staff.

  • Donald Trump is facing a federal trial for allegedly retaining classified documents after leaving the White House in 2021 and obstructing federal attempts to retrieve them.
  • Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by the Trump administration, has refused to set a deadline for Trump to list the classified documents he intends to use in his trial, potentially delaying the trial.
  • Chief prosecutor Jack Smith is considering seeking Cannon's removal from the case due to perceived bias.
  • In a separate New York civil fraud trial, a gag order against Trump and his lawyers has been paused, allowing them to comment on court staff.
  • The New York trial, brought by Attorney General Letitia James, is expected to last until mid-December.
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