Special counsel to oversee investigations of Trump
US Attorney General Merrick Garland says his justice department is appointing a special counsel to supervise its investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Citing Mr Trump's White House candidacy, America's top prosecutor said such independent lawyers are needed for "certain extraordinary cases".
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