Analysis of CNN Presidential Debate and President Biden's Performance

Aftermath of CNN's Presidential Debate and President Biden's big-dollar fundraising efforts analyzed by Fox News reporter. Former President Trump accepted first debate without conditions, while Biden is criticized for declining health and debate performance. Supreme Court's decision halts Special Counsel Jack Smith, impacting Democrats' strategy. Fox News opinion piece calls for Biden to drop out. Article criticizes debate questions for not focusing on important issues like China, Iran, and antisemitism.

Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity and Special Counsel Appointment

Justice Clarence Thomas questions the constitutionality of Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment in a concurring opinion to a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. Thomas argues that Smith's appointment may violate the Appointments Clause of the Constitution, raising concerns about the legality of the prosecution of President Donald Trump by Smith. Thomas suggests that lower courts need to address these issues before the prosecution can proceed.

House Republicans' Efforts to Target Prosecutions Against Former President Trump

House Republicans are aiming to introduce amendments to the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill that would target the prosecutions against former President Trump. Trump's allies are planning to defund Special Counsel Jack Smith. The bill cuts the Justice Department's funding by nearly $1 billion and includes cuts to the FBI's budget.

Legal Battle Over Trump's Handling of Classified Documents

U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon denied former President Donald Trump’s request to dismiss the documents case, rejecting the argument that the Presidential Records Act takes priority over the Espionage Act. Special Counsel Jack Smith criticized Cannon's stance on the case.

Legal Dispute Involving Donald Trump and Special Counsel Jack Smith

Former President Donald Trump calls for Special Counsel Jack Smith to be sanctioned or censured for allegedly mishandling classified documents and attacking Judge Aileen Cannon. Trump's defense states he had broad authority under the Presidential Records Act. The case is ongoing in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida West Palm Beach Division.

Disagreement Over Trump's Claim on Presidential Records

Former White House officials dispute Donald Trump's claim of designating presidential records as personal, crucial to his defense in a classified documents case. Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing reveals no recollection from officials of such designation. Trump faces accusations of retaining classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructing retrieval efforts.

Federal Criminal Case Against Former President Donald Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith has requested a July 8 trial start date in the federal criminal case over former President Trump's handling of classified documents. Trump, facing four criminal indictments, is leveraging delay tactics to push proceedings past the 2024 election.