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Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is reported to have testified before the Senate. The headline offers no further details on which committee questioned him, what he said, or whether the session was public. If confirmed, it would mark his first public accounting of cases that were dropped after Trump's 2024 election win.
- 2Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Perjury Claim Falters●Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falters
Special counsel Jack Smith is standing by the criminal charges brought against Donald Trump, while a US senator's accusation that Smith lied under oath has failed to gain traction. The dispute centres on the federal prosecutions of the former president, with supporters and critics clashing over the legitimacy of the cases and the credibility of the claims made against the prosecutor.
- 3Republicans stumble again in bid to prosecute Jack Smith●An embarrassing episode epitomizes the # GOP ’s failures to pin down # JackSmith # Republicans have struggled mightily t
A botched Senate episode has highlighted the Republican Party's ongoing failure to substantiate claims that special counsel Jack Smith should face criminal charges over his prosecutions of Donald Trump. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri featured in the latest attempt, which critics say backfired on Tuesday. Commentators describe the episode as emblematic of a broader GOP struggle to make the case against Smith stick.
- 4Jack Smith Testifies as Senator's Perjury Claim Falls Apart●As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falters
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress, facing questions over his investigations into Donald Trump. The hearing came after a Republican senator publicly accused Smith of perjury, but that accusation failed to hold up under scrutiny during the proceedings. The clash drew wide attention, with critics accusing the senator of grandstanding and defenders arguing Smith's testimony raised legitimate questions about the federal cases against the president.
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Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, appeared before a Senate committee to defend the prosecutions. Lawmakers pressed him on the decisions to charge the president-elect over election interference and classified documents. The hearing is drawing sharp reactions, with critics calling the cases politically motivated and defenders insisting they were legally justified.
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Jack Smith, the former special counsel who prosecuted Donald Trump, has given closed-door testimony to House Republicans investigating the federal cases against the president. Lawmakers had hoped he would provide damaging revelations, but according to Politico the session produced little of substance, with attention instead falling on a misstep by Smith. The hearings are part of ongoing Republican scrutiny of the prosecutions.
- 7GOP Senator Schmitt presses Jack Smith over Atlanta trip claim●GOP Senator Eric Schmitt thought he had former special counsel Jack Smith against the ropes when he suggested that Smith
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt pressed former special counsel Jack Smith during congressional testimony, suggesting Smith attended a 2024 basketball game in Atlanta and may have met Fani Willis, the prosecutor who pursued a case against Donald Trump in Georgia. The line of questioning drew attention as Smith defended himself, and the exchange quickly became a talking point in coverage of the hearing.
- 8Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee●An embarrassing moment for the GOP, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearing
Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two indictments against Donald Trump in 2023, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Coverage highlights an embarrassing moment for Republicans and Smith's confident performance under questioning. Commentators are framing the hearing as a test of how the GOP handles scrutiny of the prosecutions now that Trump is back in office.
- 9Jack Smith clarifies he attended Iowa Hawkeyes game, not Hawks●But by this point, # JackSmith seemed to put it together. He said he was not at a game featuring the Atlanta Hawks, but
Special counsel Jack Smith has corrected the record about a basketball game he attended, saying he was not at an Atlanta Hawks matchup but rather a University of Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball game featuring Caitlin Clark, played at the University of Maryland in the Washington, DC area. The clarification is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of Smith's public appearances.
- 10Eric Schmitt cites texts claiming Jack Smith attended Atlanta Hawks game●To substantiate his theory, # EricSchmitt cited text messages he suggested showed # JackSmith had been at an Atlanta Haw
Senator Eric Schmitt cited text messages he suggested showed special counsel Jack Smith had been at an Atlanta Hawks game on February 3, 2024, the day after Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade acknowledged a romantic affair. Schmitt offered the claim as part of an effort to substantiate a theory connecting Smith to the Georgia case. Observers have questioned the significance of the alleged sighting and what it would actually demonstrate.
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Former special counsel Jack Smith, who prosecuted Donald Trump in two federal cases, is set to testify before US senators and say he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution. Smith faces calls from Trump allies for his own prosecution over the cases. His appearance comes amid ongoing controversy over the investigations into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents.
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Senator Katie Britt of Alabama is in the spotlight as a heated Senate hearing unfolds in Washington, where former special counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into Donald Trump. Britt's role in the proceedings has drawn attention, with the hearing marked by sharp exchanges over the legitimacy and conduct of the Trump probes.
- 13Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again▼WATCH: Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again for 'serious crimes against our nation'
Former special counsel Jack Smith says he would prosecute Donald Trump again over what he calls serious crimes against the nation, standing by the federal cases he brought over Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents. The comments, delivered in a public appearance, are drawing attention as Trump remains a dominant figure in US politics.
- 14GOP allegations against Jack Smith called speculative and thin▼The scene epitomized how speculative and thinly constructed the # GOP ’s allegations about # JackSmith , Trump’s foes &
Political commentary is focusing on the Republican Party's allegations against special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of weaponizing the justice system against Donald Trump. Critics say the case, including a perjury claim against Smith, rests on speculation and weak evidence, and they argue the accusations collapse under scrutiny rather than undermining Smith's work.
- 15Senator Eric Schmitt accuses Jack Smith of perjury in heated exchange●Here's @ Independent with footage of the exchange between GOP Senator Eric Schmitt and former special counsel Jack Smith
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri clashed with former special counsel Jack Smith during a public exchange, accusing him of perjury while mistakenly confusing two basketball teams. Footage of the confrontation, published by The Independent, is circulating widely as Smith testifies about his investigations into Donald Trump.
- 16Hearing Targeting Jack Smith Veers Into Basketball Territory▼Hearing Aimed at Jack Smith, Who Charged Trump, Devolves When Questions Turn to Basketball
A congressional hearing intended to scrutinise Jack Smith, the special counsel who brought federal charges against Donald Trump, took an unexpected turn when questioning shifted to basketball. The New York Times reported that proceedings meant to focus on the prosecutions instead descended into basketball-related exchanges, drawing attention to the unusual direction of the session.
- 17Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing●‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing By Ariana Baio GOP se
Republican senators lashed out at former special counsel Jack Smith during a Senate hearing, with one telling him 'You make me want to throw up'. Smith, who led the criminal cases against Donald Trump, faced invective and what the Guardian characterises as inaccurate information from GOP members. The confrontation highlights ongoing Republican anger over the prosecutions of the president.
- 18'Be a Jack Smith': opinion urges courage over Trump-style politics●In a country filled with Donald Trumps, be a Jack Smith. # opinion # thoughts # truth # quotes # justice # JackSmith # t
A widely shared opinion piece urges readers to emulate Jack Smith, the former special counsel who pursued criminal cases against Donald Trump, rather than act like the president himself. The message frames Smith as a model of integrity and accountability in American public life, and is circulating alongside tags referencing justice, MAGA Republicans, Iran and the Epstein affair.
- 19Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game surface in Senate argument▼How Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game became the subject of a Senate argument https://www.nytimes.com/athleti
Special counsel Jack Smith and Senator Eric Schmitt have become entangled in a Senate dispute that references Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Golden State Warriors-Atlanta Hawks game, according to The Athletic. The odd collision of basketball and congressional politics has drawn attention as details of the argument circulate, with commentators puzzling over how a regular-season NBA game and the WNBA star became talking points in a Senate clash.
- 20Senators clash over Jack Smith testimony recollection●# JackSmith ’s recollection matches up with a game played that day. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, after clearing up t
A dispute has broken out in the Senate over special counsel Jack Smith's recollection of events tied to his election-related prosecution of Donald Trump. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota intervened to clear up the matter, saying Smith's account matched a game played that day, and said Senator Eric Schmitt should apologize. Schmitt maintained that contested texts could have related to the prosecution in Fulton County.
- 21Smith defends Trump prosecutions and phone call logs▼Smith defends Trump prosecutions, phone call logs
Special counsel Jack Smith is defending the federal prosecutions of Donald Trump and his use of phone call logs in the cases. Smith has pushed back against criticism of how evidence was gathered and handled, arguing the prosecutions were conducted properly. The remarks come amid ongoing legal and political debate over the cases against the former president.
- 22Jack Smith to warn Trump attacks weaken justice system▼# JackSmith will also warn that # Trump ’s attacks are weakening the # justice system. People are “threatened with crimi
Special counsel Jack Smith is expected to warn that Donald Trump's attacks are weakening the US justice system. According to remarks reported ahead of his testimony, Smith will say people are being threatened with criminal investigation because they are perceived to have opposed the President, and that career Justice Department employees who worked on investigations into Trump were fired.
- 23Republicans attack Jack Smith at Senate hearing●'You make me want to throw up': Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing https://www.theguardi
Former special counsel Jack Smith faced a hostile Republican grilling at a Senate hearing, with one senator telling him, 'You make me want to throw up.' The exchanges center on Smith's prosecutions of Donald Trump, which Republicans have long denounced as politically motivated. The confrontational tone of the session has drawn wide attention and commentary.
- 24Jack Smith Faces Another Congressional Grilling Over Trump Cases▼Jack Smith, Who Charged Trump, Faces Another Grilling Before Congress
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought federal criminal charges against Donald Trump, is set to appear before Congress for another round of questioning. Lawmakers are expected to press him over the investigations into Trump's handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The hearing comes as Republicans scrutinize the prosecutions and Democrats defend the independence of the Justice Department.
- 25Caitlin Clark and a Warriors-Hawks game drawn into Senate clash●How Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game became the subject of a Senate argument https://www. nytimes.com/athlet
During a Senate hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt tried to catch former Special Counsel Jack Smith in a contradiction by citing Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game, turning an ordinary basketball matchup into an unexpected point of political argument. The exchange drew attention for pairing one of basketball's biggest stars with a congressional grilling, with sports and political observers alike commenting on the odd crossover.
- 26Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations Before Congress▼Smith Defends Trump Investigations in front of Congress
Special counsel Jack Smith appeared before Congress to defend his investigations into Donald Trump. The testimony covered his handling of the cases against the former president, and the hearing drew sharp criticism from Trump allies in Congress while others backed his independence. The appearance is likely to fuel ongoing debate over the Justice Department's prosecution decisions.
- 27Senator Schmitt accuses Jack Smith of perjury, fumbles team details▼WATCH: Schmitt suggests Jack Smith perjured himself about a basketball game, but mixes up 2 teams
Senator Eric Schmitt publicly suggested former special counsel Jack Smith lied under oath about attending a basketball game, but the senator mixed up the names of the teams involved while making the claim. The accusation and the factual stumble are drawing attention, with critics noting the error undercuts the perjury allegation he was trying to press.
- 28Jack Smith Testifies as Senator's Perjury Accusation Falls Apart●As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator's Accusation of Perjury Falters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/jack-s
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who pursued cases against Donald Trump, is testifying before Congress, and an accusation of perjury made against him by a senator appears to have collapsed under scrutiny. The hearing has drawn attention because it marks a rare public appearance by Smith since leaving the Justice Department, with lawmakers clashing over whether his testimony contradicted the senator's claims.
- 29Republicans storm out as Trump implicated at Jack Smith hearing●Aaron Parnas reports on breaking news of Republicans storming out as Trump is implicated in crimes and Jack Smith's hear
Aaron Parnas is reporting breaking news that Republicans stormed out of a hearing as Donald Trump was implicated in crimes, with proceedings led by special counsel Jack Smith erupting in explosive moments. The report covers what the hearing's developments could mean for Trump, and reactions online are focused on the political fallout and the dramatic walkout.
- 30Praise for Jack Smith after testimony draws attention●Righteous Jack Smith, a hero for the ages. Fighting # fascism , one fact after another. https://www. cnn.com/2026/09/29/
Special counsel Jack Smith is being widely praised by critics of Donald Trump following testimony in which he laid out his case fact by fact. Commentators on social media are calling him 'a hero for the ages' and framing his remarks as a stand against fascism, sharing takeaways from the session covered by CNN.
- 31Jack Smith to Testify Before Congress▼Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel, Will Appear Before Congress
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, will appear before Congress, according to the New York Times. The development is drawing attention in Washington as lawmakers prepare to question him about his prosecutorial decisions and the handling of the cases brought against the president-elect.
- 32Jack Smith defends Trump investigations under Republican attack●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tactics
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, has publicly and forcefully defended the cases he brought, rejecting criticism of his team's conduct. His intervention comes as Republicans accuse his office of improper tactics and work to undermine the legitimacy of the prosecutions and the evidence gathered during the probes.
- 33Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends his investigations●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, is publicly and forcefully defending the investigations he led. He is pushing back against claims that the prosecutions were politically motivated, arguing his work was justified by the evidence. His remarks are drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the legitimacy of the cases, which were dropped after Trump's election victory.
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Special counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is the subject of renewed focus in Congress. Lawmakers are examining his work on the classified documents and 2020 election cases, both of which were dropped after Trump's election victory. Coverage across regional US outlets shows interest in whether Smith will answer questions about his decisions and the handling of the cases.
- 35Jack Smith tells senators he stands by Trump prosecutions●# JackSmith , the former special counsel who twice indicted # Trump , will tell senators on Tuesday that he continues to
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who twice indicted Donald Trump, is testifying before senators on Tuesday. In prepared remarks, he says he continues to stand by his decision to prosecute Trump, adding that if asked whether to prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, he would do so regardless of who holds power. His appearance is drawing attention as debate over the cases and presidential accountability continues.
- 36Sports custody in America's culture war draws online mockery●“the fact that liberals managed to get custody of # sports in the national divorce is an all-timer of a plot twist.” htt
Commentators are debating which side of America's political divide 'owns' sports culture, after a snarky post noted that liberals now hold 'custody' of sports in the so-called national divorce. The quip ties to a dispute involving a Missouri senator who accused prosecutor Jack Smith of perjury over confusion involving the Iowa Hawkeyes, a college sports team many online found laughable to misread.
- 37Commenter calls Republicans dangerous and 'spectacularly stupid'●The thing about most of these Republicans: They're potentially dangerous, but they're also spectacularly stupid. # Polit
A political commentator argues that most leading Republicans are both potentially dangerous and, in his words, spectacularly stupid, linking the remark to live New York Times coverage of US politics. The post also tags special counsel Jack Smith, suggesting the discussion relates to ongoing legal matters involving Republican figures, but no specific development is stated.
- 38Jack Smith Testifies in Combative Congressional Hearing●Live Updates: Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel Who Charged Trump, Testifies in Combative Hearing
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought federal criminal charges against Donald Trump, is testifying before Congress in a contentious hearing. Lawmakers are pressing him over the investigations into Trump's handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, with sharp exchanges reported as the session unfolds.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith is back in the headlines in connection with Congress, according to a news report carried by US outlets. Smith, who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump over classified documents and election interference, has remained a focal point of American political debate. Discussion centres on his investigations, their legal aftermath, and congressional scrutiny surrounding his work.
- 40Ex-special counsel Smith defies Trump prosecution threats before senators▼Ex-special counsel Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by Trump's threats of prosecution
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led federal cases against Donald Trump, told senators he will not be silenced by the president's threats to prosecute him. His closed-door testimony marks a rare public defence by the ex-prosecutor, who has largely stayed silent since dropping the cases after Trump's 2024 election victory.