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Smith's Resignation and Trump's Attorney General Choice

Special Counsel Jack Smith is expected to resign before Donald Trump's potential inauguration, concluding investigations into Trump's criminal charges. Trump plans to replace Attorney General Merrick Garland with Matt Gaetz.

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What criminal charges is Donald Trump facing?: Trump faces two criminal charges: one in Florida for mishandling classified documents and obstruction of justice, and another in Washington D.C. for his role in the January 6th Capitol attack and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Who is Jack Smith, and what is his current role?: Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump, is expected to conclude his cases and resign before Trump could potentially fire him upon taking office.
What deadlines has Jack Smith requested, and what is their significance?: Smith requested a deadline extension until October 2nd to review "unprecedented circumstances" in the Florida case, and until December 2nd for the Washington D.C. case, indicating his intentions to wrap up investigations before Trump's potential inauguration.
What is the Department of Justice's usual practice regarding investigations of a sitting president?: The Department of Justice generally avoids pursuing criminal investigations against a sitting president; this is an unwritten tradition further reinforced by a recent Supreme Court decision that extends the president's immunity.
Who is Donald Trump planning to appoint as Attorney General, and what is notable about this appointee?: Trump announced he will replace Attorney General Merrick Garland with Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, who previously faced a sex trafficking investigation that was not prosecuted.

Jan 23, 04:12

DC Judges Rebuke Trump's January 6th Pardons

Federal judges in Washington, DC, rejected President Trump's mass pardons for January 6th rioters, denouncing the pardoned individuals as "poor losers" and highlighting the violence of the attack, while some Republicans celebrated or defended the pardons; at least one rioter rejected the pardon.

Jan 23, 01:10

Trump Pardons Over 1,500 January 6th Rioters, Sparking Republican Backlash

Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals convicted of participating in the January 6th, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, despite previous statements by allies against pardoning violent offenders; this triggered criticism from within the Republican party.

Jan 23, 04:13

Trump Nominates Personal Secret Service Agent as New Director

Following a July 13 assassination attempt, President Trump nominated Sean Curran, head of his personal Secret Service detail, as the new director of the U.S. Secret Service; Trump also announced other key appointments, including Andrew Puzder as U.S. ambassador to the European Union and L. Brent Bozell III to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

Jan 23, 04:13

Trump Supporter Rejects Pardon for Capitol Riot Involvement

Pamela Hemphill, a former Trump supporter jailed for 60 days for her participation in the January 6th Capitol riot, rejected a presidential pardon, calling it a "slap in the face to the rule of law" and expressing regret for her involvement in what she now calls the "MAGA cult.