Former President Donald Trump has entered a plea of not guilty to revised federal charges related to his alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election. The charges were updated by Jack Smith, the special counsel on the case, following a recent ruling by the US Supreme Court on presidential immunity.

Trump refutes accusations that he pressured officials to overturn the election results, spread misinformation about election fraud, and capitalized on the US Capitol riot to delay the certification of Joe Biden's victory. His defense team officially submitted the plea on his behalf during an arraignment hearing held in Washington, which Trump waived his right to attend.

The revised indictment maintains the four original charges against Trump: conspiracy to defraud the US, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, attempting to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. However, these charges now pertain to Trump's position as a political candidate rather than a sitting president.

One of the new lines in the indictment states, "The defendant had no official responsibilities related to the certification proceeding, but he did have a personal interest as a candidate in being named the winner of the election." Trump had previously pleaded not guilty to the initial charges.

The case against Trump features significant allegations, including the claim that he sought to persuade Vice-President Mike Pence to obstruct Biden's election certification. During Thursday's hearing, the presiding judge, Tanya Chutkan, and Trump's legal team engaged in a tense exchange regarding the Supreme Court's view on communication between Trump and Pence constituting an official act.

In response to Trump's lawyer, John Lauro, Judge Chutkan stated, "No, I would disagree with you Mr. Lauro, they have not decided that. They have sent that back to me for me to figure that out." The timing of the trial and whether it will take place before the upcoming election remains uncertain. Judge Chutkan pledged to establish a case schedule "as soon as possible," emphasizing the need for progress regardless of the election date.

The federal case related to the 2020 election is one of several legal challenges facing Trump. In another case overseen by Jack Smith, Trump faces allegations of taking classified documents to his Florida residence after leaving office. A Florida judge dismissed the case, but Smith has appealed the decision. Additionally, in Georgia, Trump and 18 co-defendants are accused of conspiring to overturn his narrow defeat in the 2020 election. A trial date for that case has not yet been set.

Meanwhile, in New York, Trump awaits sentencing for falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments made to a porn star. His unexpected offer to accept a guilty verdict came moments before jury selection was set to begin.

As the legal proceedings unfold, Trump's actions and the outcome of these cases continue to be closely monitored, particularly as the issue of the US economy remains a significant factor in the upcoming presidential election.