Former special counsel Jack Smith is slated for a public Jan. 22 hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on the Trump investigations, signaling a potential shift in how the hearings unfold. Simultaneously, GOP lawmakers push on a Venezuela war-powers resolution and Republicans debate the DOJ’s investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, highlighting tensions over central-bank independence and executive power, while other Capitol Hill items—from a stock-trading ban markup to crypto legislation—continue to shape the agenda.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified that the January 6 Capitol riot would not have occurred without Donald Trump, describing him as the primary responsible person in the conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election, and emphasized the strength of the evidence against Trump in his investigations.
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decisions to charge Donald Trump, denying political influence and emphasizing the evidence of Trump's misconduct related to the 2020 election and classified documents, while also highlighting the unprecedented nature of Trump's actions and the legal boundaries he crossed.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith revealed that Republican allies were willing to testify against Trump in investigations related to the 2020 election and classified documents, emphasizing that his cases were based on evidence and that he would pursue similar actions against Democratic presidents. Smith defended his actions against accusations of political bias and highlighted the support from some Republicans who prioritized the country over party loyalty.
Jack Smith defended his investigation into Donald Trump during a closed-door deposition, emphasizing his impartiality, the use of Republican witnesses, and the evidence against Trump, while also revealing details about his investigation process and addressing partisan criticisms.
Jack Smith, former special counsel, testified to a House committee that he had proof beyond a reasonable doubt in cases against Trump related to classified documents and election interference, denying political bias and asserting no communication with President Biden about the cases, while highlighting the potential consequences of unpunished election meddling.
Former special counsel Jack Smith's deposition reveals key insights into his investigation of Trump, including his stance that the Jan. 6 attack was Trump’s responsibility, his legal justification for subpoenaing congressional phone records, evidence of Trump obstructing the recovery of classified documents, his claim that he would have investigated any president, and his refusal to disclose details about Patel's interview due to a court injunction.
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.
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 has requested a public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee to defend his investigation into Donald Trump amid GOP accusations of misconduct, aiming to clarify his actions and allow the public to hear his testimony directly.
Jack Smith's lawyers request an open hearing and full release of his videotaped testimony after a lengthy deposition where he defended his decisions to pursue charges against former President Trump, amid ongoing investigations and political scrutiny.
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.
Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into Donald Trump before a closed-door House Judiciary Committee session, asserting that his prosecutorial decisions were based solely on evidence and not political considerations. He confirmed that his team found strong evidence of Trump’s involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, as well as willful retention of classified documents and obstruction of justice, leading to two criminal indictments. Smith emphasized his commitment to pursuing justice regardless of political affiliation, despite accusations of political bias from Trump and his allies.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress that he has proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Donald Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and repeatedly tried to obstruct justice by hiding classified documents, leading to two indictments that were later dismissed. Smith emphasized his commitment to following the law regardless of political implications and addressed criticisms of his investigation, highlighting the importance of accountability and the rule of law.
