Special counsel on Trump won’t calm the political waters

Rumors had been swirling for weeks that US Attorney General Merrick Garland was considering appointing a special counsel to investigate former President Donald Trump. On Friday he did so, announcing ... Read More

Trump won't recommend special counsel in Epstein investigation, spokeswoman says

Washington – President Donald Trump will not recommend a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a White House spokeswoman said Thursday, turning aside calls for further action in an ... Read More

Donald Trump Wouldn't Use Special Counsel for 'Political Vendetta': Lawyer

James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined ... Read More

Authorities launch probe into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity

The Office of the Special Counsel has launched an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated President Trump before he returned to office, for alleged illegal political ... Read More

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation by Office of Special Counsel after claims of playing politics: ‘No one is above the law’

The Office of Special Counsel has launched a formal investigation into Jack Smith, the first official legal probe into his conduct, The Post has learned. Smith is the justice department lawyer who ... Read More