Who is Jack Smith, the special counsel tapped to oversee DOJ's Trump probes?

Jack Smith, named special counsel to oversee the DOJ's investigation into former President Trump, is described by colleagues as unafraid to make difficult judgments.

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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges in an investigation into his handling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The indictment of

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As conservative lawmakers introduce a record number of anti-transgender bills, abortion and trans rights advocates see mirrored fights for bodily autonomy.

Stephen A. Smith Says He'd Vote For Chris Christie Over Any Democrat In Slam Of Biden

The ESPN personality told Sean Hannity on Fox News that Joe Biden's 2024 candidacy is "embarrassing" for the left.

Texas Republicans ended a patchwork of local rules they say hurt business. They also eroded powers of city councils.

Lawmakers delivered Gov. Greg Abbott a long-sought bill to stop local governments from enacting local laws that exceed state law on a number of fronts.

Pence announces presidential run: ‘Different times call for different leadership’

Former Vice President Mike Pence announced he’s running for president on Wednesday, setting up a battle for the Republican nomination with his former boss, Donald Trump.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joining 2024 presidential race against Trump, DeSantis

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday is expected to jump into the 2024 presidential race -- becoming the 12th Republican candidate on the list, with a pitch to voters focused on lessons he

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