Smith also called out Trump’s attempts to attack and undermine the investigation, noting that a “significant challenge” for the counsel’s team was Trump’s “ability and willingness to use his influence and following on social media to target witnesses, courts, prosecutors.” Ultimately, Smith’s office sought a gag order for the case.

Pete Hegseth faces an important test on Tuesday — but he won't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as Defense Secretary. His confirmation hearings are also an opportunity for Hegseth to make his case to the sizable share of Americans who don't know him or don't approve of

Among the other issues that likely will get an airing are Hegseth’s views on ending the war in Ukraine, a priority of Republican Chairman Roger Wicker. Wicker, notably, is a top supporter of Ukraine and frequently wears a pin with Ukrainian and American flags on his lapel.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.

The former first lady will not attend the event but former Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush are expected to be there.

A spokesperson for the Obamas confirmed to PEOPLE that while Michelle plans to skip Trump's swearing-in on Monday, Jan. 20, former President Barack Obama will be in attendance

The Justice Department has released special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on President-elect Donald Trump’s election interference case, about the federal investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

The presidential parade after Trump is sworn in will include about 7,500 participants including first responders, veterans groups and school marching bands. First responders from Butler County, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an assassination attempt, will be among the groups participating.

With the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump just a week away, law enforcement in D.C. kicked off preparations for a security crackdown.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses,

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he is going to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly" after he takes office next week.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to have a call in the coming days or weeks, and it is unrealistic to aim to expel Russian soldiers from every inch of Ukrainian territory,

The US President-elect Donald Trump intends to meet with Vladimir Putin as soon as possible, stating that the end of the war against Ukraine depends on him, Reuters reports. In an interview with Newsmax,