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politics1 month ago

Jordan frames Smith as weaponizing justice in Trump probe hearing

At the House Judiciary hearing, Chair Jim Jordan framed former special counsel Jack Smith as leading a politically driven pursuit of Trump, naming officials such as Fani Willis and James Comey and even referring a deputy to the DOJ; Smith defended his investigations as nonpartisan, while Democrats like Jamie Raskin argued he did his job; Trump blasted Smith on Truth Social during the proceedings, calling him 'decimated,' and several Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol attended the hearing as observers as GOP-led funding talks continued nearby.

via Politico|
#donald-trump#hearing#house-judiciary-committee
Jordan Recommends DOJ Prosecution of Ex-CIA Director Brennan
politics4 months ago

Jordan Recommends DOJ Prosecution of Ex-CIA Director Brennan

Chairman Jim Jordan has referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the DOJ for criminal prosecution, alleging Brennan made false statements during his testimony about the CIA's involvement with the Steele dossier and its inclusion in the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment, supported by newly declassified documents that contradict Brennan's claims.

via House Judiciary Committee Republicans | (.gov)|
#cia-steele-dossier#criminal-referral#false-statements
Jim Jordan to be deposed over Ohio State sex abuse scandal
world7 months ago

Jim Jordan to be deposed over Ohio State sex abuse scandal

Rep. Jim Jordan is set to be deposed regarding allegations that he failed to protect Ohio State University wrestlers from sexual abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, with lawsuits accusing him of being aware of the misconduct. Jordan has denied knowledge of the abuse, but the case is part of a broader investigation into OSU's handling of the scandal, which has resulted in numerous lawsuits and settlements.

via NBC News|
#deposition#jim-jordan#lawsuits
FEMA Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Political Bias and Internal Controversies
politics1 year ago

FEMA Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Political Bias and Internal Controversies

House Republicans questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell over allegations of political bias in hurricane recovery efforts, following the firing of FEMA supervisor Marn'i Washington for allegedly instructing employees to avoid homes with Trump campaign signs. Criswell maintained the incident was isolated and requested an inspector general investigation. GOP Rep. Jim Jordan challenged Criswell on the agency's practices, while Criswell assured lawmakers that FEMA's mission is to help all people, denying any widespread cultural bias within the agency.

via ABC News|
#deanne-criswell#fema#hurricane-recovery
Debate Intensifies Over Release of Gaetz Ethics Report
politics1 year ago

Debate Intensifies Over Release of Gaetz Ethics Report

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan opposes making the House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz public, following Gaetz's selection as President-elect Trump's potential attorney general. Gaetz, who resigned from the House amid investigations into alleged misconduct, faces a challenging Senate confirmation. Jordan supports Gaetz's appointment, emphasizing his skills and criticizing current Justice Department priorities. The committee will vote on the report's release, while some GOP senators express skepticism about Gaetz's confirmation prospects.

via The Hill|
#house-ethics-committee#jim-jordan#matt-gaetz
Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies on Special Counsel Jack Smith Amid Trump Case Controversies
politics1 year ago

Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies on Special Counsel Jack Smith Amid Trump Case Controversies

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.

via NBC News|
#congress#house-judiciary-committee#jack-smith
Jim Jordan Dismisses Trump's Threats of Political Retribution
politics1 year ago

Jim Jordan Dismisses Trump's Threats of Political Retribution

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan stated on CNN that he does not expect President-elect Donald Trump to use the Department of Justice to prosecute his political opponents, despite Trump's past rhetoric. Jordan emphasized that Trump did not pursue legal action against Hillary Clinton during his first term and reiterated that the Republican party opposes political prosecutions. He also criticized the legal cases against Trump as politically motivated and mentioned ongoing efforts to preserve records of these prosecutions for congressional oversight.

via POLITICO|
#department-of-justice#donald-trump#jim-jordan
Jim Jordan Concedes 2020 Election Was Fair in CNN Interview
politics1 year ago

Jim Jordan Concedes 2020 Election Was Fair in CNN Interview

In a CNN interview, Rep. Jim Jordan admitted the 2024 election was "free and fair," despite previously supporting claims of fraud in the 2020 election. CNN's Dana Bash challenged Jordan on the GOP's inconsistent stance on election integrity, highlighting the party's acceptance of election results only when favorable. Jordan attempted to deflect by discussing policy issues but ultimately conceded the fairness of the 2024 election, while still raising unfounded concerns about the 2020 election process.

via The Daily Beast|
#2024-election#cnn#donald-trump
Jim Jordan Calls for Defunding Trump Prosecutors, Demands DA Bragg's Testimony
politics1 year ago

Jim Jordan Calls for Defunding Trump Prosecutors, Demands DA Bragg's Testimony

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is proposing an appropriations package to defund the "lawfare activities" of state and federal prosecutors involved in politically sensitive investigations, specifically targeting those prosecuting former President Donald Trump. Jordan's proposal aims to eliminate federal funding for these prosecutors and rein in abusive federal law enforcement agencies, while also addressing issues like immigration policies and online speech suppression.

via Fox News|
#donald-trump#federal-funding#house-judiciary-committee