The House Judiciary Committee released a detailed transcript and video of Jack Smith's closed-door deposition, where he outlined evidence suggesting President Trump engaged in criminal schemes to overturn the 2020 election and obstruct justice, while also criticizing Trump's false claims and attacks on federal officials. Smith emphasized the nonpartisan nature of his investigation and expressed concern over retaliation against justice officials.
The House Judiciary Committee released a transcript and video of Jack Smith's lengthy deposition, where he discussed his investigations into Donald Trump, including the use of subpoenas for lawmakers' phone records, his decision-making process, and his stance on prosecutorial conduct, emphasizing his impartiality and willingness to testify publicly.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting that his investigations into Donald Trump would have led to convictions for mishandling classified documents and attempting to overturn the 2020 election if not for Trump's reelection, which led to the cases being dropped due to DOJ policy. Smith emphasized his decisions were based solely on facts and law, regardless of political considerations.
House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith to testify privately about his investigations into Trump, with debates over public vs. private hearings and potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door deposition on December 17 to discuss his investigations into Donald Trump, despite Smith's offer to testify publicly. The committee seeks records and testimony related to Smith's work on Trump-related cases, which were abandoned after Trump's re-election, amid ongoing political scrutiny and investigations into the Capitol riot and classified documents.
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are investigating the abrupt resignation of Virginia U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert amid concerns of political pressure from the Trump administration, especially following Siebert's replacement signing an indictment of James Comey. The committee is seeking records related to Siebert's performance and communications involving the White House and Justice Department, highlighting concerns over prosecutorial independence and potential political influence.
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee amid ongoing investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and other issues, with praise from Jim Jordan and confrontations with Democrats over FBI's handling of high-profile cases.
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are urging Republicans to hold a public hearing on the Trump administration's handling of Jeffrey Epstein documents, aiming to scrutinize claims related to Epstein files amid political tensions.
The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to the University of Pennsylvania and Brown University as part of an investigation into alleged tuition price-fixing among Ivy League schools, amid broader political scrutiny of elite institutions and ongoing legislative efforts on various policy issues.
The House Judiciary Committee has released an interim report alleging that a "climate cartel" consisting of financial firms and climate activists engaged in collusion and anticompetitive behavior to enforce ESG goals on U.S. companies. The report claims that this group attempted to replace Exxon Mobil board members in 2021 after the company refused to commit to certain climate pledges.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has launched a campaign to unseat Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, amid a broader Democratic push to replace older committee leaders with younger members to better oppose the Trump administration. Raskin, initially hesitant, was persuaded by colleagues to run, citing the need for Democrats to defend constitutional democracy. This move is part of a larger trend, with other senior Democrats facing similar challenges for their leadership roles.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has announced his candidacy to challenge Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) for the top Democratic position on the House Judiciary Committee, signaling a generational shift in Democratic leadership. Raskin, known for his role in Trump's second impeachment and the Jan. 6 committee, aims to lead the panel in defending democratic institutions. This move comes amid broader leadership changes within House committees, as some senior Democrats face challenges or step down due to health or generational pressures.
Democrats are considering replacing Jerrold Nadler with Jamie Raskin as the leader of the House Judiciary Committee, reflecting potential shifts in party leadership dynamics.
Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, indicated that Congress may consider calling special counsel Jack Smith to testify as part of their oversight duties, following Smith's winding down of investigations into President-elect Donald Trump. Jordan emphasized the need for transparency and preservation of records related to the investigations, amid concerns that relevant documents might be purged. The future of Jordan's chairmanship is uncertain, pending the outcome of House control in the recent elections.
Attorney General Merrick Garland faced intense questioning from the House Judiciary Committee regarding allegations of the Department of Justice's involvement in the New York hush money case against former President Trump.
