NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Andrew Weissmann, a former lead prosecutor in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office, following Jack Smith's testimony on the Hill Thursday. Events
In his remarks, the former special counsel repeatedly denied that he had acted out of partisan animus and bemoaned the Trump administration’s efforts to go after the president’s perceived enemies. Politics
The appearance provides Mr. Smith with what is likely to be his best opportunity to challenge President Trump’s assertion that he was persecuted for his politics, not for his misdeeds. Politics
Michael Fanone, a retired Metropolitan Police officer, had a heated exchange with Ivan Raiklin during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Jack Smith's testimony. Events
Jack Smith warns Americans not to take rule of law 'for granted' NBC News Events
Jack Smith appears for public testimony Thursday before House Republicans after closed-door deposition, facing questions about subpoenaing phone records. Politics
Jack Smith testimony will warn Americans not to take the rule of law 'for granted' NBC News Events
Smith, a former career federal prosecutor who led the special counsel probe into Trump prior to his reelection, testified last month for eight hours. Politics
Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke with lawmakers behind closed doors in December. That testimony is now public. Politics
Minnesota paid leave law takes effect Jan. 1, granting workers up to 20 weeks of benefits, but critics say the program could be exploited for fraud. Events
