The president-elect has raised more than $170 million for his swearing-in, an inaugural record, as wealthy Americans flock to curry favor with him and some give money even without the prospect of V.I.P. access.
The president-elect’s defense lawyers accused the special counsel of unethical and improper behavior in his prosecutions of their client. They could be in senior Justice Department roles within weeks.
Jack Smith, the special counsel, plans to resign from the Justice Department before President-elect Donald J. Trump or his deputies have a chance to fire him, according to people familiar with his plans.
Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government efforts and Trump family businesses.
Steve Witkoff, an American real estate investor chosen as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Middle East envoy, appeared alongside Mr. Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. Mr. Witkoff is in business with the Trump family through a new crypto company.
Phones used by Jared Kushner and Eric Trump were among those that hackers sought access to as part of a counterintelligence effort carried out by a hacking group associated with China.
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