10 things you need to know today: November 19, 2022

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1. Justice Department names special counsel to investigate Trump

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday named a special counsel to helm the two major criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump. The counsel, Jack Smith, will take over as the primary investigator examining Trump's role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and will also oversee the investigation into reported classified documents being kept at Trump's home in Florida after leaving office. Smith is the former head of the Justice Department's public integrity wing, and most recently served as the chief prosecutor for the special court in The Hague, where he investigated war crimes during the Kosovo War. Trump has said he will not cooperate with the special counsel.

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Justin Klawans, The Week US

 Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other Hollywood news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.