Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee the federal criminal investigations into former President Trump. Jack Smith will look into the retention of national defense information at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and parts of the January 6 insurrection. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells AC360 what this announcement says about where investigators are in their probes.
Plus, authorities are still looking for a suspect five days after four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in their off-campus home. Garrett Cabeza is a reporter for the Spokesman-Review. He joins AC360 to give an update on the investigation.
Sara Fischer: TikTok asks Supreme Court to temporarily block government ban
By Sara Fischer: TikTok asked the Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block a law that would effectively ban the social media app in the U.S.…
Thought Leader: Sara Fischer
Newt Gingrich warns that this is the ‘single biggest challenge’ for Trump admin
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stresses the importance of House Republicans being united on the reconciliation bills.
Thought Leader: Newt Gingrich
Ian Bremmer: What’s next for South Korea after President Yoon’s impeachment?
Ian Bremmer Quick Take: A Quick Take to kick off your week. The South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached. Second time the…
Thought Leader: Ian Bremmer
