Jussie Smollett case: Retired judge back in court to push for special prosecutor to investigate dismissal

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Jussie Smollett case: Retired judge back in court to push for special prosecutor to investigate dismissal

Sheila O’Brien says a special prosecutor must probe Cook County’s handling of the case as new documents are released on the investigation; Ellison Barber reports from Chicago.

Chicago police told not to ‘investigate’ Jussie Smollett weeks before charges dropped, documents reveal

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Chicago police told not to ‘investigate’ Jussie Smollett weeks before charges dropped, documents reveal

Weeks before charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett were dropped, the Chicago Police Department was reportedly told by Cook County prosecutors to end the criminal investigation into allegations Smollett orchestrated a hate crime hoax, newly released documents show.

Sarah Sanders: Mexico needs to ‘step up and do more’ to assist in the border crisis

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Sarah Sanders: Mexico needs to ‘step up and do more’ to assist in the border crisis

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders has defended President Trump’s decision to abruptly increase tariffs against Mexico amid the escalating humanitarian crisis at the southern border.