Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned, according to a Justice Department court filing submitted on Saturday. CBS News recently reported Smith would resign from the Justice Department after completing his work. According to court documents, Smith
President Biden honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, on Saturday, saying the pontiff was a “light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world.” Mr. Biden was scheduled to travel to Rome this weekend and present the medal to
President-elect Donald Trump sentenced in New York hush money trial – CBS News Watch CBS News When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in nine days, it will be as the first president with a felony conviction on his record. A Manhattan judge formally sentenced him on Friday for falsifying business records. He could have received
What to know about the Supreme Court TikTok hearing – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court heard arguments over the fate of TikTok on Friday. The popular social media app could be federally banned in the U.S. later this month if its China-based parent company does not sell the app. CBS News producer
As wildfires spread across Southern California this week, President-elect Donald Trump cast blame on state leaders and called for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to resign in a series of Truth Social posts. Trump accused Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis. CBS
Supreme Court hears appeal to TikTok ban – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a last-minute appeal from TikTok to halt a U.S. ban on the social media platform which could take effect later this month. Congress last year passed a law with bipartisan support that requires TikTok
Trump receives no punishment in “hush money” case – CBS News Watch CBS News A New York judge sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to unconditional discharge Friday in his “hush money” case, meaning he will serve no jail time and receive no punishment for his conviction. The judge said that the sentence was his only option