Special counsel Jack Smith resigns
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office, officials said in a court filing.
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office, officials said in a court filing.
Special counsel Jack Smith resigned from his position at the Department of Justice Friday, Fox News has learned. The resignation, which had already been expected since President-elect Trump was elected in November, was quietly announced in the footnote of a court filing Saturday. “The Special Counsel completed his work and submitted his final confidential report … Read more
Some smaller blazes have been contained or extinguished, but the Palisades fire threatens to spread west of the 405 The ongoing battle to contain wildfires around Los Angeles took several new turns on Saturday, as officials warned that while some smaller blazes had been effectively contained or extinguished, the Palisades fire threatened to spread west … Read more
Duke star scores 42 in 86-78 win over Notre Dame Flagg, 18, tabbed for No 1 overall pick in NBA draft Cooper Flagg cut across the court to catch an early kickout feed and knocked down a three-pointer from the wing. Moments later, he was alone in the left corner and confidently had a catch-and-score … Read more
There is growing anger and questions over the response to the wildfires. Los Angeles’ Fire Chief even saying budget cuts lead to a lack of resources. NBC News’ Ellison Barber reports.
Smith, who tried to prosecute Donald Trump over classified documents and US Capitol riot, stepped down Friday Jack Smith, the justice department’s special counsel assigned to oversee two criminal investigations into Donald Trump, resigned Friday from the department. Smith’s resignation came hours after the department asked a federal appeals court to move swiftly in reversing … Read more
As fires wreak havoc in California, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., claimed in a post on X the catastrophe is “what a climate emergency looks like.” In another tweet, he took aim at President-elect Trump, asserting the incoming president has been bought off by the oil industry. “Trump has been bought for $1 billion by Big … Read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom invited President-elect Trump to visit the Golden State to witness the destruction wildfires have wrought, meet with victims and thank first responders. The governor’s message to Trump Friday came as fires continued ravaging parts of California. Newsom urged against politicizing “human tragedy” and disseminating “disinformation.” NEWSOM CALLS TRUMP’S CLAIMS ‘PURE FICTION’ … Read more
Former Vice President Mike Pence revealed his brief exchange with President-elect Trump, which was caught on camera at former President Carter’s state funeral. The pair have not been seen publicly together since leaving the White House in disagreement over the 2020 election results. At the service at the National Cathedral, Pence stood up to shake … Read more
Texans crush Chargers 32-12 to reach NFL’s last eight Herbert throws career-high four interceptions in loss Eric Murray returned one of Justin Herbert’s career-high four interceptions for a touchdown, CJ Stroud threw a TD pass and the Houston Texans rolled past the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in a wildcard playoff game Saturday. It’s the second … Read more