- Lawyers for **Donald Trump** have requested the **Department of Justice** to halt the publication of a special counsel’s report by Jack Smith.
- The report concerns **two investigations** into Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and potential mishandling of classified materials.
- Trump's legal team claims that Smith lacked the **legal authority** to produce the report, alleging unconstitutionality and political bias in his appointment.
- Both investigations resulted in criminal indictments against Trump, but these were dismissed due to guidelines preventing prosecution of a sitting president.
- Despite recent legal setbacks, Trump faces **sentencing** in a separate case related to falsifying business records in New York.
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