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US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case

Outgoing prosecutor Jack Smith says he needs time to consider next steps in light of President-elect Trump’s victory.

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Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Trump’s party full control of Washington

GOP now holds White House and has a majority in House and US Senate

The Independent UK

Special Counsel Seeks Pause In Trump Case Appeal

Special counsel Jack Smith seeks to conclude cases against Trump before his presidency, facing legal challenges.

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Special Counsel Seeks Halt In Trump Appeal Over Document Handling

Special counsel Jack Smith requests pause in appeal against President-elect Trump over mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Smith to step dow...

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Matt Gaetz controversy: What to know about sexual misconduct allegations as he withdraws as Trump’s attorney general pick

Trump loyalist said his appointment proved too much of a ‘distraction,’ leading him to drop out

The Independent UK

Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a court to pause prosecutors’ appeal seeking to revive the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of the Republican’s presidential victory

The Independent UK

Special counsel Jack Smith plans to wind down work and resign before Trump takes office, report says

Trump’s victory last week is likely to be the final nail in the coffin for Smith’s election interference case

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Special Counsel Jack Smith To Step Down Before Trump Takes Office

Special counsel Jack Smith in talks to wind down federal prosecutions against President-elect Trump. Discussions also cover the future of the special couns...

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Special Counsel Jack Smith Planning to Finish His Report And Resign Before Trump Takes Office

The president-elect had vowed to fire him within "two seconds" of taking office

Latin Times

Special Counsel Jack Smith To Step Down Before Trump Returns

Special counsel Jack Smith is in discussions with DOJ officials to wrap up federal prosecutions of former President Trump before his potential return to of...

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Tammy Duckworth criticizes choice of Pete Hegseth as defence secretary – as it happened

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‘Your days are numbered’: Trump’s biggest critics are already bracing for retribution from president-elect

The president-elect could soon take unprecedented measures to exact his promised ‘justice’ against his rivals

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan Does Not Rule Out Investigating Special Counsel Jack Smith Even As Trump Probe Unwinds

We want the facts," Jordan said, following the Justice Department's move to wind down investigations into President-elect Trump, signaling ongoing oversight efforts.

Latin Times

Republicans push for criminal probe into judge in Trump hush money case – and the judge’s daughter

Florida Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Cory Mills floated the idea that criminal charges could be brought against Judge Juan Merchan and his daughter Loren Merchan, as well as Special Counsel Jack Smith

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House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan Discusses Special Counsel Testimony

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan discusses special counsel testimony and potential mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump's immigration ag...

The Independent UK

Trump wins Arizona to complete a clean sweep of the seven swing states

The Grand Canyon state is the last to be called in the 2024 race. It means Trump won 312 electoral votes compared 226 for Harris

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Special Counsel Moves To Vacate Deadlines In Trump Case

Special Counsel moves to vacate deadlines in the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Trump, aligning with DOJ policy.

The Independent UK

Can Jack Smith save Trump’s election interference case?

The special counsel is signaling an end of a yearslong investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He is likely getting away with it, Alex Woodward reports

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Smith pauses Trump Jan. 6 case

The special counsel seems to be giving up an effort to hold Trump accountable for Jan. 6

The Guardian - US

Judge pauses Trump proceedings as special counsel seeks to wind up case

Jack Smith is ending his prosecution of Trump over efforts to overturn 2020 election and classified documents retention

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Special Counsel Moves To Vacate Deadlines In Trump Case

Special Counsel moves to vacate deadlines in the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, aligning with DOJ policy.

Latin Times

Jim Jordan Demands Special Counsel Jack Smith Keeps All His Records As Trump Prosecution Winds Down

"We are concerned that the Office of Special Counsel may attempt to purge relevant records, communications and documents," Jordan said

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House Republicans Put Special Counsel Jack Smith On Notice

House Republicans instruct special counsel to preserve records amid Trump's legal challenges. Tensions escalate as Trump's return to the White House looms.

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House Judiciary Committee Demands Special Counsel Documents

House Judiciary Committee demands transparency in investigations related to President-elect Trump. Legal battles ensue over alleged retention of classified...

Evening Standard

What will happen to Trump's trials now that he has won the election?

Donald Trump, who is set to become the next American president in January, is embroiled in four unresolved legal cases

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