Special counsel Jack Smith has completed his final report on two investigations resulting in felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump, which Attorney General Merrick Garland intends to make public pending a federal appeals court ruling on an injunction by a Trump-appointed judge. The report focuses on Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and will be shared with Congress, while volume two will only be available for review by select congressional leaders. The Justice Department is seeking to overturn the injunction to allow for the release of the report and potentially give Trump the opportunity to seek Supreme Court intervention.
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EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs – Chicago Tribune
The European Union retaliated against the U.S. by imposing new duties on industrial and farm products in response to the increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% by the Trump administration. The EU measures target goods worth $28 billion, including textiles, home appliances, and agricultural products, with a focus on products made in Republican-held states. EU officials emphasized the negative impact of tariffs on both economies and urged for negotiated outcomes to avoid...
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