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    Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committeeβ–ΌWATCH LIVE: Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary as GOP targets past Trump probesβœ‰newsWorldPolitics17 h ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying publicly before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Republican lawmakers examine the Justice Department investigations he led into Donald Trump. The hearings, covered live by major outlets, are expected to focus on how the classified documents and election interference cases were conducted. The appearance marks a rare public account from Smith, who brought two federal criminal cases against Trump.

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    Senators prepare for Judiciary clash with Jack Smith●Senators gear up for Judiciary clash with Jack Smithβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics1 d ago

    Senators are preparing for a confrontation with Jack Smith at the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to Roll Call. Smith, the former special counsel who led federal investigations into Donald Trump, is expected to face pointed questioning from lawmakers. The hearing signals continued partisan tension over the prosecutions and their handling of cases involving the president.

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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.

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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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    GOP 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 SmithMmastodonWorldUS Politics644 min ago

    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.

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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.

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    Jack Smith to warn Trump attacks weaken justice systemβ–Ό# JackSmith will also warn that # Trump ’s attacks are weakening the # justice system. People are β€œthreatened with crimiMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts273 h ago

    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.

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    Hearing Targeting Jack Smith Veers Into Basketball Territory●Hearing Aimed at Jack Smith, Who Charged Trump, Devolves When Questions Turn to Basketballβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics44 min ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith to Testify Before Congressβ–ΌJack Smith, Former Special Counsel, Will Appear Before Congressβœ‰newsWorldPolitics44 min ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, will appear before Congress, according to The New York Times. It is not yet clear when the testimony will take place or what he is expected to say. The development is drawing attention given Smith's central role in the cases brought against the president.

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    Jack Smith to Testify Before Congressβ–ΌJack Smith, Former Special Counsel, Will Appear Before Congress https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/jack-smitMmastodonWorldPolitics47 h ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is set to appear before Congress. The scheduled testimony is drawing attention as lawmakers are expected to question him about his probes and decisions, including the cases brought against the president that were later dropped after his election victory. The appearance promises a public accounting from the prosecutor at the center of the most consequential legal battles of recent years.

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    Senator 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 SmithMmastodonWorldUS Politics544 min ago

    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.

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    Jack 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 toMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts234 h ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again over serious crimesβ–ΌWATCH: Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again for 'serious crimes against our nation'βœ‰newsWorldPolitics45 min ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith says he would prosecute Donald Trump again over what he calls 'serious crimes against our nation'. His comments reopen the debate over the federal cases against the president-elect, which were dropped after his election victory, and are drawing strong reactions from both supporters and critics.

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    Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee●Former special counsel # JackSmith testifies before # Senate # Judiciary Committee # Trump # NationalSecurity # Jan6 # iMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts204 h ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith has testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, drawing attention given his earlier prosecutions of Donald Trump over the January 6 attack and classified documents. Commenters are tying the appearance to debates over election interference, seditious conspiracy and national security, and it is expected to shed light on decisions made during the investigations into the president.

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    Jack Smith defends Trump investigations under Republican attack●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tacticsβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics44 min ago

    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.

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    Sports custody in America's culture war draws online mockeryβ—β€œthe fact that liberals managed to get custody of # sports in the national divorce is an all-timer of a plot twist.” httMmastodonSportSports12 h ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith tells senators he won't be silenced by threats●Jack Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by threats of prosecutionβœ‰newsWorldPolitics4 h ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith told US senators he will not 'be silenced' in the face of threats of prosecution against him. Smith, who led the federal criminal investigations into Donald Trump, has faced repeated calls and threats of legal action from Trump and his allies since the cases were dropped after Trump's 2024 election victory. His remarks signal he intends to keep speaking publicly despite the pressure.

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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.

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    Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions●Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions – US politics live https://www. theguardian.com/us-nMmastodonTechnology28 h ago

    Donald Trump has denied that his administration offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for concessions on its nuclear programme. The denial came as part of a busy day in US politics, with the White House also facing questions on artificial intelligence policy and matters involving special counsel Jack Smith. Observers are watching closely for any signs of renewed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.

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    Smith defends Trump prosecutions and phone call logs●Smith defends Trump prosecutions, phone call logsβœ‰newsWorld46 min ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith testifies before Senate on Trump cases●Here's the latest. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/29/us/trump-jack-smith-senate-testimony/jack-smith-congress-testMmastodonWorldUS Politics36 h ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led federal investigations into Donald Trump, is testifying before Congress, with the New York Times running live coverage of the Senate testimony on September 29, 2026. Details of what Smith said were not immediately available in the reports circulating, but the appearance is drawing attention given his past prosecution work related to the president.

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    Ex-special counsel Smith defies Trump prosecution threats before senatorsβ–ΌEx-special counsel Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by Trump's threats of prosecutionβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics2 h ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith Faces Another Congressional Grilling Over Trump Casesβ–ΌJack Smith, Who Charged Trump, Faces Another Grilling Before Congressβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics44 min ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought federal criminal charges against Donald Trump, is appearing before Congress for another round of questioning. Lawmakers are expected to press him on his decisions and handling of the investigations into the president. The hearing is drawing attention as Republicans scrutinize the prosecutions and Democrats defend the special counsel's work.

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    Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearingβ—β€˜You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing By Ariana Baio GOP seMmastodonWorldUS Politics344 min ago

    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.

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    Republicans 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.theguardiMmastodonWorldUS Politics344 min ago

    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.

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    Commenter calls Republicans dangerous and 'spectacularly stupid'●The thing about most of these Republicans: They're potentially dangerous, but they're also spectacularly stupid. # PolitMmastodonWorldPolitics245 min ago

    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.

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    Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith to tell senators he won't be silenced●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won’t β€˜be silenced’ by threats of prosecutionβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics4 h ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal cases against Donald Trump, is set to testify before senators that he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution against him. Smith has faced calls from Trump allies for investigation and prosecution over his handling of the cases, which were dismissed after Trump's 2024 election victory.

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    Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions●Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions - US politics live https://www.theguardian.com/us-neMmastodonWorldUS Politics28 h ago

    Donald Trump has rejected reports that the United States offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for concessions on its nuclear programme. The denial came as part of a busy US political news day that also included developments involving Jack Smith and White House media matters. The dispute over what was or was not proposed to Tehran is fuelling debate over the direction of US diplomacy toward Iran.

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    Senator Schmitt accuses Jack Smith of perjury, fumbles team detailsβ–ΌWATCH: Schmitt suggests Jack Smith perjured himself about a basketball game, but mixes up 2 teamsβœ‰newsWorldPolitics1 h ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith has delivered an opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to news reports. The statement marks a public appearance by the former special counsel before US lawmakers. Details of his remarks and the committee's response have not yet been widely reported, and reaction is still emerging.

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    Smith says non-disclosure orders aimed at blocking Trump obstruction●# CNN # News Smith says non-disclosures put in place to protect against Trump’s obstruction efforts https:// w.st/b3rswMmastodonWorld03 h ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith says non-disclosure provisions were put in place to protect the investigation against obstruction efforts by Donald Trump. The claim, reported by CNN, addresses why witnesses and documents were kept confidential in the federal cases against the former president. It is likely to feed ongoing debate over the legality of Smith's methods and Trump's accusations of prosecutorial overreach.

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    Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigations●Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigationsβœ‰newsWorldPolitics6 h ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify before the Senate about his investigations into Donald Trump. Smith led the federal probes into Trump's handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, both of which were dropped after Trump won the 2024 presidential election. His appearance before lawmakers is expected to draw close attention to how the cases were built and why they ended.

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    Senator John Kennedy sharply criticized special counsel Jack Smith over communications with Attorney General Merrick Garland, pressing on whether their conversations were appropriate given the Justice Department's independence from the White House. The exchange, reported by Colorado Politics, has drawn attention amid ongoing scrutiny of the special counsel's investigations and claims of political interference.

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    Jack Smith to tell senators he won't be silenced●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won't 'be silenced' by threats of prosecutionβœ‰newsWorldPolitics7 h ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, is set to testify before senators and say he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution against him. His closed-door appearance comes after Trump and allies called for Smith's prosecution following his investigations into the president-elect's handling of classified documents and election interference efforts.

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    Jack Smith clashes with senators, vows not to be silenced over Trump probes●Jack Smith clashes with senators over Trump probes, says he will not be silencedβœ‰newsWorldPolitics2 h ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith clashed with US senators during testimony about his investigations into Donald Trump, telling lawmakers he will not be silenced. The Washington Post reported the confrontation, which marks Smith's public accounting of the cases brought against the president. The exchange has drawn attention from both supporters and critics of the Trump probes.

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    Republican basketball mixup disrupts Jack Smith hearing●Republican's apparent basketball mixup derails Jack Smith hearingβœ‰newsWorld2 h ago

    A Republican lawmaker apparently confused matters with a reference to basketball, derailing a congressional hearing involving special counsel Jack Smith. The gaffe briefly brought proceedings to a halt, drawing attention and amusement online. Details about which representative was involved and exactly what was said remain limited.

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    Jack Smith tells Senate panel he stands by Trump charging decisions●Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells Senate panel 'I stand by' decisions to charge Trumpβœ‰newsWorldPolitics4 h ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before a Senate panel, telling lawmakers he stands by his decisions to bring criminal charges against Donald Trump. Smith, who led two federal cases against the president before they were dropped after his election victory, defended the integrity of his prosecutorial work during the hearing. The testimony is drawing attention to his public accounting of the cases.