Trump 'resorted to crimes' to stay in office, special counsel says

Plus, a new filing says Trump committed crimes to stay in office on Jan. 6. October 3, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] A new court filing claims Trump "resorted to crimes" to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. Plus, how AI helped a couple solve the mystery of their infant's death, and dietitians weigh in on whether popcorn is a healthy snack option.   The Latest   [Trump 'resorted to crimes' to stay in office after losing the 2020 election, Jack Smith's team says](. Former President Donald Trump "[resorted to crimes]( to try to stay in office" after losing the 2020 election, special counsel Jack Smith's team asserted in a court filing yesterday. Smith's team argued Trump was "fundamentally" [acting as a private candidate]( and not as president when he sought to overturn his loss. The assertion is crucial to Smith's federal election interference case against Trump following the [Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had immunity]( for some actions he took as president. The filing also claimed Trump was scrolling Twitter during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. [Here's the latest](. [When a couple's son died at 2 days old after a 'perfect' pregnancy, artificial intelligence helped doctors find out why](. A New Jersey couple was devastated when their [son died two days after his birth]( from [polycystic kidney disease](. The illness was [not picked up on any tests]( during what Mariana Volkova said was a "perfect" pregnancy. Doctors used artificial intelligence to find that Volkova had a gene variant that caused their baby's illness. The results gave Volkova a measure of comfort, and also allowed the couple to pursue IVF by creating embryos without the potentially deadly variant. [Continue reading](. [🍿 Is popcorn good for you? Dietitians share which is the healthiest.]( Curling up with a bowl of popcorn and a movie after a long day can be good for your soul, but is it good for your health? We spoke with dietitians who said how the popcorn is prepared makes a big difference, but the popular snack does contain [fiber, minerals]( and few calories. Here are [4 things to look for in popcorn](, plus [what to avoid]( and healthy toppings to try.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [The votes are in! The best Amazon fall finds starting at $10, according to viewers]( We asked — you voted! Tune in to TODAY at 8:30 a.m. ET as we reveal the winners of our fall Viewers’ Choice poll. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Experts explain the benefits of retinol eye cream to treat fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and uneven skin tone, and share their favorite products as well. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Apples, cider, hearty vegetables and minimal dishes to clean make this one-pot braised chicken from chef Gail Simmons the perfect seasonal comfort dish. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. When a medical situation led to an [emergency landing]( for a United Airlines flight on Sept. 13, the passengers disembarked to find the restaurants at Albuquerque International Sunport all closed. The pilot took matters into his own hands by [ordering 30-plus pizzas]( from a local shop to [feed all 153 passengers](. “Everybody always thinks of something negative happening in this world — this world is doomed,” one passenger told TODAY.com. “What I take away from it is that goodness always prevails, you know?” [See photos](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](