A DC district judge has dealt a blow to former President Donald Trump's legal efforts, rejecting his argument for dismissing an election interference case. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that Trump's claims of a politically motivated prosecution by the Biden administration were baseless and a mischaracterization of the charges.

This ruling comes as Chutkan takes up the case again following the US Supreme Court's decision granting presidents broad immunity from prosecution for in-office actions. She now faces the complex task of interpreting the Supreme Court's ruling and separating Trump's official conduct from any potential criminal acts.

With the midterm elections approaching, a resolution before November is considered unlikely. The case highlights the ongoing legal battles faced by Trump and the potential implications for his future political ambitions.