Special counsel Jack Smith is appealing the dismissal of the classified documents case against Donald Trump, urging an appeals court to reinstate the case. The case was dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon last month after ruling Smith’s appointment as unconstitutional. Smith’s team is arguing that the decision is at odds with common appointment practices. However, even if the dismissal is overturned, it is unlikely that a trial will happen before the November election, giving Trump the opportunity to appoint an attorney general who may dismiss the case.
In a separate development, the Arizona Police Association has endorsed Democrat Ruben Gallego for the state’s Senate race, despite supporting a Republican candidate in the previous gubernatorial election. This demonstrates a shift in their political endorsements.
Meanwhile, a messy gathering of the Michigan Republican party highlighted divisions within the party, with high-profile election deniers withdrawing from races. Matthew DePerno, facing charges for allegedly tampering with voting machines, decided to withdraw from a top court race, while Kristina Karamo, ousted from her party role earlier this year, was escorted from a convention by police. These events underscore ongoing tensions within the Michigan GOP.
Additional news includes Secret Service agents being placed on leave following the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July, and former Republican staffers endorsing Kamala Harris for president. Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Trump for president, and may formally do so at an event attended by Trump in Detroit.
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