Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a new court document claiming that Donald Trump, after losing the 2020 election, acted as a private citizen rather than as the president of the United States when he attempted to overturn the election results. The filing includes new details about Trump’s actions leading up to the January 6th Capitol riot, including conversations with former Vice President Mike Pence. The filing also alleges that Trump “resorted to crimes” in an effort to stay in office.
In other news, Israel conducted airstrikes in central Beirut, resulting in at least nine deaths and seven injuries. The strikes hit the neighborhood of Bachoura, near the prime minister’s headquarters and several foreign embassies. Healthcare workers in Lebanon warn of an “apocalyptic” situation, with many people displaced and sleeping on the streets of Beirut.
NBC News visited a mountain town in North Carolina, Swannanoa, that was devastated by Hurricane Helene. The storm and its aftermath have caused 190 deaths across Southeastern states, with hundreds still missing. Residents in Swannanoa are struggling to recover, with some facing long-term displacement and substantial financial losses. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is expected to visit Georgia and Florida to survey storm damage and announce the deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops.
Overall, the news covers a range of significant current events, including legal developments involving former President Trump, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, and the aftermath of a devastating hurricane in the United States.
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