Trump's federal trial schedule uncertain amid appeals

The status of former President Trump's federal trial over his alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election is still pending. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan held a status hearing on the case, addressing the delays caused by Trump's appeal to the Supreme Court. The court will not let the 2024 election impact the trial schedule, and Chutkan expressed her concerns about the prolonged duration of the case, which has been pending for a year. The latest indictment against Trump excluded certain evidence based on the Supreme Court's ruling on immunity. The trial date remains uncertain due to pending appellate issues. Additionally, further pre-trial briefing will continue well past the election, with deadlines set for later this year. It appears that the legal battles surrounding Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the election will persist for some time.