Comment on Charges against Trump and Jan. 6 rioters at stake as Supreme Court hears debate over obstruction law

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday is taking up the first of two cases that could affect the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his election loss in 2020. Hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot also are at stake. Related Articles National News | Supreme Court gives some military veterans more generous educational benefits National News | Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation National News | Justices to hear obstruction case that could bar charges against Trump National News | Trump trial: Why can’t Americans see or hear what is going on inside the courtroom? National News | Only 1 in 3 US adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case, poll shows The justices are hearing arguments over the charge of obstruction of an official proceeding.