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Trump news at a glance: inquiry launched into Trump prosecutor as backlash grows over firing of statistics chief
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Federal agency opens inquiry into ex-special counsel Jack Smith over Trump investigations
Smith led investigations into Trump’s part in the January 6 Capitol attack and the mishandling of classified documentsThe US office of special counsel, an independent federal agency, confirmed to NBC News on Saturday that it is investigating former Department of Justice prosecutor Jack Smith for possible violations of the Hatch Act.Smith led investigations into Donald Trump’s part in January 6 US Capitol riot and alleged mishandling of classified documents. Continue reading...
Republicans slam Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief
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