‘The Illegality of the Plan Was Obvious’

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Three years after his appointment as special counsel, Jack Smith finally delivered the legal argument against President Trump on Thursday that he was never allowed to make in court.Glenn Thrush, who reports on the Justice Department, explains what Mr. Smith told Congress and why ...  Show more

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and attorneys for Donald Trump gave their opening statements on Monday in the former president’s criminal hush-money trial. Prosecutors also called their first witness to the stand: former ‘National Enquirer’ publisher David Pecker. Was ...

CNN learns Trump’s legal team has attempted to block a federal grand jury from gathering information from the former president’s top aides about his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. That, as the January 6 Committee prepares to hold what may be its final public hearing next ...  Show more

The Daily Show guest hosts covered Donald Trump's journey from the campaign trail to the courtroom. John Leguizamo discusses Trump's denial of criminal activity and the grand jury's vote to indict him only days later. Plus, Roy Wood Jr. tackles Trump's New York arraignment and hi ...  Show more

The House is voting tonight on whether to refer Mark Meadows to the Justice Department for a contempt of congress charge, after the House Jan. 6th committee recommended it last night. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the committee’s findings and what could be in s ...  Show more