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The US Congress released a 255-page transcript and video of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony defending his investigations into Donald Trump, focusing on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election and illegally retain classified documents, with Smith asserting that the charges were based on substantial evidence and that Trump sought retribution against his investigators.
Federal prosecutors investigating James Comey for allegedly making false statements to Congress have found that key witness testimony would likely undermine their case, leading to doubts about prosecuting Comey successfully, despite some charges being brought against him.
Parents of teenagers who died by suicide after interactions with AI chatbots are set to testify before Congress about the dangers of the technology, amid lawsuits against AI companies and new safety measures announced by OpenAI, which critics say are insufficient to protect minors.
Columbia University's President, Nemat Shafik, testified in Congress about the university's actions to combat antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas war, revealing that 15 students had been suspended and one visiting professor would not work at Columbia again. Shafik acknowledged the initial challenges in handling campus protests but emphasized the university's commitment to enforcing consequences for policy violations. The testimony highlighted the evolving approach of universities towards campus protests and the need for action against antisemitic language.
Special counsel Robert Hur is set to testify before Congress on March 12 regarding his investigation into President Biden's handling of classified records, concluding that neither Biden nor his aides would face criminal charges over the documents, but highlighting potential national security risks. Republicans have seized on the report's characterization of Biden's memory lapses during interviews, while the White House has pushed back on the descriptions as "gratuitous." Hur, appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland, noted Biden's cooperation in the investigation as a factor in the decision not to bring charges, and his upcoming testimony is expected to spark controversy on Capitol Hill.