text:  The special counsel says Judge Cannon has deviated from all other judges who have considered the same issue over the years. A conservative federal appeals court has already chided Judge Cannon in the case. But any appeal would add months, if not longer, to the process. Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington. U.S. futures are slightly higher in after-hours trading on Wall Street following Monday's gains. The Dow added 210 points. The Nasdaq rose 74. This is NPR.