Trump makes final stand in criminal cases as inauguration nears 

President-elect Trump is making a final stand in his criminal cases as his White House return approaches, hoping to diminish what is left of his prosecutions before they are shelved. 

With less than two weeks until his inauguration, Trump has looked to block his New York sentencing on 34 felonies and the public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report.  

Trump’s efforts spurred fights in six different courts this week, effectively marking the endgame of the courtroom...