Aug 02 Watch 11:55 Trump’s attorney blasts latest indictment as ‘attack on free speech’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Matt Loffman, Tess Conciatori Former President Donald Trump's third indictment includes the most serious charges against him. The counts include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding for Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. John Lauro is… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 21:13 What we know about Trump’s 2020 election indictment By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The four counts include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. Laura Barrón-López reports on… Continue watching
Aug 01 WATCH: Trump indicted on federal charges in Jan. 6 case, Special Counsel Jack Smith announces By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Special counsel Jack Smith, in charge of investigations into former President Donald Trump’s retention of classified records and alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, is expected to speak on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 5:58 Former U.S. attorney breaks down new charges against Trump in classified documents case By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan Special counsel Jack Smith expanded his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump with three new felony charges, including claims Trump asked a Mar-a-Lago worker to delete security footage sought by the grand jury investigating the mishandling of the… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 6:15 What the appointment of a special counsel means for Trump’s legal troubles By Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson On Friday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland tapped longtime federal prosecutor Jack Smith as special counsel to head up investigations involving former President Donald Trump. Smith's appointment came three days after Trump launched his third run for the White House. Continue watching
Nov 19 What are special counsels and what do they do? By Eric Tucker, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The appointment of a special counsel to oversee the remainder of two significant investigations related to former President Donald Trump focuses fresh attention on the role such prosecutors have played in modern American history. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 6:28 The 3 key points Rep. Jeffries took away from Mueller’s testimony The Wednesday testimony of former special counsel Robert Mueller disappointed some House Democrats. In the aftermath, they are considering options -- and remain divided on impeachment. New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, talks to Judy… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 6:40 How Rep. Collins interpreted what Mueller told Congress With Robert Mueller’s long-awaited appearance before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees concluded, we hear a Republican perspective on his testimony. Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, talks to Judy Woodruff about why he thinks… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 8:12 What Trump and members of Congress are saying about Mueller’s testimony President Trump was at the White House for most of Robert Mueller’s testimony, tweeting reactions including a reference to the Russia investigation as a “ridiculous hoax.” House Democrats seemed somewhat muted after the hearings, while congressional Republicans believe Mueller’s appearance… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 10:32 Will Mueller’s testimony change anything for President Trump? Judy Woodruff sits down with Garrett Graff, who has written extensively about Robert Mueller, and David Rivkin, who served at the Justice Department and in the White House counsel’s office under Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush, to discuss the… Continue watching