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Cannon seems skeptical of giving Trump documents report to Congress

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U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon questions timing of release of special counsel report on Trump 's classified documents investigation.

She asks why release of report couldn't wait until case against Trump 's former co-defendants is resolved.

Cannon did not immediately rule on the request by Trump and the co-defense team.

Prosecutors could drop their appeal of Cannon ’s order throwing out the classified documents case.

That would eliminate any further concern over the future trial rights of Trump 's co-defendants.

Should Cannon rule in favor of Trump , Nauta and De Oliveira , the Justice Department may have one card left to play.