Justice Department fires employees who worked on Trump prosecutions under Jack Smith

The Justice Department has fired employees who worked on Donald Trump prosecutions under special counsel Jack Smith. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire takes a closer look at Kash Patel - Trump's pick to lead the FBI - and his role in Jan. 6 misinformation. Trump pledges sweeping tariffs on steel, semiconductors and other imports. Plus, Trump is ending DEI in the military and reinstating troops who refused COVID-19 vaccines. USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee explains how news over a Chinese startup's AI model rattled markets. What's next for California wildfires after rain relief? Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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