Appeals court allows special counsel's report about Trump's election interference case to be released to the public
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court on Wednesday that Attorney General Merrick Garland intends to release the January 6-related volume of its final report of special counsel Jack Smith before Donald Trump takes office.

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2 developments- Jan 8, 2025Garland asks court for permission to release special counsel report on Jan. 6 insurrection before Trump takes office
- Jan 10, 2025Appeals court allows special counsel's report about Trump's election interference case to be released to the public
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