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Trump's legal team has made the claim central

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected special counsel Jack Smith's request to immediately fast-track consideration of whether former President Trump is immune from prosecution in the federal 2020 election interference case. Why it matters: The high court's decision raises the possibility that his federal 2020 election trial stretches beyond the currently scheduled March 4 start date. Driving the news: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will now first consider the immunity question, with oral arguments slated to begin on Jan. 9. The Supreme Court could then decide whether it will take up the case after the federal appeals court issues a ruling. Catch up quick: Smith in a request earlier this month asked the high court to rule quickly on whether Trump, the GOP presidential front-runner, is "absolutely immune from federal prosecution for crimes committed while in office," per the filing. Trump's legal team has made the claim central to ...

AnthonyJoshuavOttoWallin: Date, start time

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 Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin are pretty familiar with one another. Even with a brief exchange a few years ago, the two heavyweights believe their fight will steal the show on December 23. In Saudi Arabia, the fight and card airs on DAZN PPV.  Joshua is British boxing royalty, holding four gold medals and the title of OBE. He's a former two-time unified heavyweight champion, holding gold from 2016 until 2018, losing the belts against Andy Ruiz Jr. until briefly reclaiming them in 2019. "AJ" is 2-2 in his last four fights and is currently on a two-fight winning streak. A win for the 34-year-old can see a rewarding 2024, with a fight against Deontay Wilder and the potential of competing for gold again on the table. Wallin is also a multi-time medalist, becoming Sweden’s premier heavyweight fighter. "All In" is on a six-fight win streak since losing against Tyson Fury in 2019 for the WBC heavyweight title. Coming close to dethroning "The Gypsy King," Wa...