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Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies to House Judiciary Committee

Daily News Lesson January 23 2026

Jack Smith defends criminal investigations into Donald Trump during House hearing

GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith said the law required him to act.

Former U.S. President Trump's criminal trial on charges of falsifying business records continues in New York

Daily News Lesson April 26 2024

Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential immunity

Learn about justices' questions about presidential liability for alleged criminal acts

Turning Point Action Conference in Florida

Daily News Lesson July 31 2023

Breaking down new charges against Trump in classified documents case

Three new felony charges added by special counsel

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Daily News Lesson January 13 2023

Top stories! Biden docs + News wrap 1/13/23 + Student video

Special counsel appointed to investigate classified docs at Biden's former place of work and home

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announces he will run for president in 2024 at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach

Daily News Lesson November 20 2022

What the appointment of a special counsel means for Trump’s legal troubles

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