A US appeals court on November 14, 2024 granted a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to pause the case against Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House.SAUL LOEBMANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty ImagesSpecial Counsel Jack Smith resignsThe move was expected ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking the oath of office.11 Jan 2025, 21:52 by Ryan J. Reilly and Megan Lebowitz | NBC News · 5 NBCDFW