Special counsel Jack Smith looking at stepping down before Trump takes office and is discussing how to end prosecutions

Special counsel Jack Smith continues to discuss with Justice Department leadership the mechanics of winding down the federal prosecutions of Donald Trump, with the intention of stepping down before the former president returns to the White House, according to a Justice Department official familiar with the discussions.

​ Special counsel Jack Smith continues to discuss with Justice Department leadership the mechanics of winding down the federal prosecutions of Donald Trump, with the intention of stepping down before the former president returns to the White House, according to a Justice Department official familiar with the discussions. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN