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Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate on Tuesday about the investigations he led into President Trump.

Summary AI · cited

Former special counsel Jack Smith was set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday regarding his investigations into President Donald Trump.1

Smith has rejected assertions that he or his prosecutors were motivated by politics and stated he could prove Trump's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.1

During the hearing, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt accused Smith of perjury over a mix-up about attending an Atlanta Hawks game in February 2024.2

Smith denied ever attending an Atlanta Hawks game and clarified that he attended a University of Iowa Hawkeyes game in Maryland to watch Caitlin Clark play.2

Republican Senator Katie Britt's reaction was captured on camera as Schmitt's perjury accusation unraveled, showing her stunned expression.3

Written by AI from articles by 5 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (5)
  1. Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigations ABC News (US), 29 Sep
  2. ‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing The Guardian, 29 Sep
  3. Sen. Katie Britt’s ‘look of utter horror’ as GOP colleague’s perjury accusation unravels during Jack Smith hearing goes viral New York Post, 30 Sep
  4. Breaking down Jack Smith's Senate testimony on Trump investigations CBS News, 29 Sep
  5. Opinion: A Hawk is not the same as a Hawkeye NPR, 3 Oct

What happened

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Schmitt, who called Smith a “dirtbag”, claimed the prosecutor went to Atlanta to attend a Hawks game on 3 February 2024, and insinuated Smith may have met with Fani Willis, the former Fulton county district attorney who brought state charges against Trump.

6 of 16 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from The Guardian

Trump has repeatedly said Smith should face prosecution and he has become a central target of House and Senate Republicans, who have argued his investigations were fueled by political animus and represented a "weaponization" of the Justice Department.

8 of 16 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from ABC News

A Democratic senator from Minnesota, Amy Klobuchar, pointed out that Schmitt had likely confused the two team’s names to accuse Smith of being somewhere he wasn’t.

5 of 16 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from Sydney Morning Herald

"If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether that President was a Republican or a Democrat," his statement says.

6 of 16 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from ABC News

What each outlet says

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Washington Examiner2 Oct

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) cited texts during a congressional hearing to accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury for allegedly attending an NBA game in Georgia two years ago. However, texts obtained by The Hill from the Department of Justice do not mention any basketball teams but only reference seating arrangements. This led Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to suggest Schmitt confused the Atlanta Hawks with the…

Texts cited by Eric Schmitt at Jack Smith hearing lacked team names: Report →6 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
NBC News29 Sep

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt accused special counsel Jack Smith of perjury regarding attendance at an Atlanta Hawks basketball game on February 3, 2024. However, it became evident that Schmitt had mistaken the Hawks for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and Smith confirmed he was instead in Maryland to watch a University of Maryland versus Iowa Hawkeyes game. Senator Amy Klobuchar…

GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mix-up →4 articles from NBC News on this story
CBS News1 Oct

During a recent Senate hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt faced backlash for mistakenly referring to the University of Iowa’s basketball team as the Hawks instead of the Hawkeyes while questioning former special counsel Jack Smith on alleged perjury issues. Political strategists from both parties weighed in on the incident during an episode of "The Takeout," discussing its implications.

Fallout grows after Sen. Schmitt's Hawks-Hawkeyes blunder at Jack Smith hearing →4 articles from CBS News on this story
The Bulwark30 Sep

Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about his investigation into Donald Trump's actions during and after the 2020 election. Republican senators, led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, dismissed Smith’s work as partisan and attacked his integrity instead of addressing the substance of his testimony. Despite Smith clarifying that he sought phone records to investigate Trump’s pressure on…

Jack Smith and the Republican Smear Squad →3 articles from The Bulwark on this story
The Independent1 Oct

Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri faced backlash for a gaffe during a congressional hearing where he attempted to discredit former special counsel Jack Smith by accusing him of meeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis at an NBA game, which turned out to be a mix-up with a college basketball game. Before the incident, Schmitt’s team had been warned that the information they were relying on was "unvetted."…

Senator in botched Jack Smith gotcha moment was warned his facts were ‘unvetted’: report →3 articles from The Independent on this story
Toronto Star30 Sep

During a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Senator Eric Schmitt questioned former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith about attending an NBA game in Atlanta on February 3, 2024, where he alleged that Smith lied under oath. However, Schmitt mistakenly referenced the wrong team, confusing the Atlanta Hawks with another team based further north. The article highlights Schmitt’s error and the implications it might have on his…

Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
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New York Post30 Sep

During a congressional hearing on Tuesday, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) made a perjury accusation against former Special Counsel Jack Smith regarding text messages. The accusation quickly disintegrated when Smith clarified he was at a college basketball game in Atlanta and not meeting with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as initially suggested by the texts. A video clip of Senator Katie Britt’s shocked…

Sen. Katie Britt’s ‘look of utter horror’ as GOP colleague’s perjury accusation unravels during Jack Smith hearing goes viral →2 articles from New York Post on this story
The Dispatch2 Oct

On a recent Senate Judiciary hearing, Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt attempted to question former Special Counsel Jack Smith about an NBA game in an effort to potentially set up a perjury trap. However, the exchange failed when Smith confirmed he did not attend the specified game on February 3rd, 2024, as Schmitt had suggested. The podcast discussion highlights how this move by Schmitt was intended to generate…

Sen. Schmitt’s Failed Attack on Jack Smith →2 articles from The Dispatch on this story
Sydney Morning Herald1 Oct

GOP Senator Eric Schmitt attempted to question former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith about attending a specific NBA basketball game, aiming to suggest potential impropriety or perjury. However, this effort reportedly backfired on Schmitt. The incident involved an Atlanta Hawks versus Golden State Warriors game in Atlanta, but the article does not provide further details on the consequences of Schmitt's pursuit.

Republican's effort to accuse ex-Trump prosecutor of perjury backfires →2 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this story
ABC News (US)29 Sep

Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday regarding his investigations into former President Donald Trump. Smith is expected to defend his decision to charge Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election and retaining classified documents, emphasizing that political considerations did not influence his actions. Republicans have called for Smith himself to…

Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigations →
Daily Mail29 Sep

Jack Smith, former special counsel investigating Donald Trump’s actions to overturn the 2020 election and retain classified documents, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending his decisions and stating he developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt regarding serious crimes against the nation. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley accused Smith of casting an overly broad net in his…

Jack Smith fires back at Trump as explosive Senate hearing begins →
The Guardian29 Sep

During a Senate judiciary committee hearing on Tuesday, former special counsel Jack Smith faced intense criticism from Republican senators over his investigations into Donald Trump. Senator Eric Schmitt accused Smith of perjury regarding a trip to Atlanta, though Smith clarified he was actually in Maryland for a University of Iowa Hawkeyes game. The hearing also saw Senator John Kennedy accuse Smith of not believing…

‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing →
Al Jazeera29 Sep

Jack Smith, former Special Counsel, defended his investigations into Donald Trump during a tense US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Republican senators accused Smith of abusing his authority and targeting Republicans politically, while he maintained that all actions followed Justice Department policy based on evidence. Smith emphasized that there was proof beyond reasonable doubt that Trump committed…

Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing →
Letters from an American30 Sep

Today at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, special counsel Jack Smith testified about his investigation into former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his retention of classified documents after leaving office in January 2021. Smith detailed the indictment of Trump on four felony offenses for his actions to retain power following the 2020 election, while also noting that charges…

September 29, 2026 →
Fox News3 Oct

Republican Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt faced ridicule after mistakenly accusing former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury during Senate testimony, confusing references to the Iowa Hawkeyes with the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. The incident went viral as cameras captured Alabama Senator Katie Britt's shocked reaction. Schmitt tried to deflect criticism with a tweet about basketball player Caitlin Clark but…

Lawmaker’s stunned face and other viral moments cap rough week for political class →
NPR3 Oct

This is an opinion piece criticizing Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri for inaccurately accusing special counsel Jack Smith of attending a basketball game in Atlanta when Smith was actually at a University of Maryland game in College Park, Maryland. The article suggests that Schmitt's confusion between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes could have been easily verified before making public accusations…

Opinion: A Hawk is not the same as a Hawkeye →

Analysis

Agreed

AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump.14
  • Smith denied attending an Atlanta Hawks game and clarified he attended a University of Iowa Hawkeyes game in Maryland.23
Quoted from the coverage (1)

The Trump-appointed federal judge who previously dismissed the classified documents case, Aileen Cannon, has a standing order that prohibits Smith or any other government official from revealing information that could be part of his final report detailing the probe.

4 outlets

Disputed

Picked by our model, which is sometimes wrong

  • Some outlets reported that Schmitt's accusation was based on text messages showing Smith in Atlanta, while others noted the mix-up between Hawks and Hawkeyes teams.35

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • ABC News focused on Smith testifying about his investigations into Trump, while The Guardian highlighted Republicans' attacks during the hearing.12
  • CBS News provided a breakdown of Smith's testimony, whereas Fox News emphasized Senator Katie Britt’s reaction to Schmitt's accusation.43
Stated as fact11
Words to watch (1)

Jack Smith fires back at Trump as explosive Senate hearing begins Daily Mail

How it changed

  1. 29 Sep

    Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate on Tuesday about the investigations he led into President Trump.

    9 outlets · CBS News
  2. 30 Sep

    “Sen. Katie Britt — a former congressional staffer herself — knew she was watching a mythical staff f–k up,” journalist Matt Fuller wrote on X.

    3 outlets · New York Post
  3. 1 Oct

    Smith said if he was asked whether to prosecute a former president today based on the same facts, he would – regardless of the person’s party.

    4 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald
  4. 3 Oct

    "The type of f*ck up that interns will hear about as a cautionary tale on their first day of work on June 1, 2047."

    3 outlets · Fox News

Coverage 35 articles

  • 3 Oct Opinion: A Hawk is not the same as a HawkeyeThis is an opinion piece criticizing Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri for inaccurately accusing special counsel Jack Smith of attending a basketball game in Atlanta when Smith was actually at a University of Maryland game in College Park, Maryland. The article suggests that Schmitt's confusion between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes could have been easily verified before making public accusations…NPR
  • 3 Oct Lawmaker’s stunned face and other viral moments cap rough week for political classRepublican Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt faced ridicule after mistakenly accusing former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury during Senate testimony, confusing references to the Iowa Hawkeyes with the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. The incident went viral as cameras captured Alabama Senator Katie Britt's shocked reaction. Schmitt tried to deflect criticism with a tweet about basketball player Caitlin Clark but…Fox News
  • 2 Oct Sen. Schmitt’s Failed Attack on Jack SmithOn a recent Senate Judiciary hearing, Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt attempted to question former Special Counsel Jack Smith about an NBA game in an effort to potentially set up a perjury trap. However, the exchange failed when Smith confirmed he did not attend the specified game on February 3rd, 2024, as Schmitt had suggested. The podcast discussion highlights how this move by Schmitt was intended to generate…The Dispatch
  • 2 Oct Texts cited by Eric Schmitt at Jack Smith hearing lacked team names: ReportSen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) cited texts during a congressional hearing to accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury for allegedly attending an NBA game in Georgia two years ago. However, texts obtained by The Hill from the Department of Justice do not mention any basketball teams but only reference seating arrangements. This led Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to suggest Schmitt confused the Atlanta Hawks with the…Washington Examiner
  • 1 Oct Fallout grows after Sen. Schmitt's Hawks-Hawkeyes blunder at Jack Smith hearingDuring a recent Senate hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt faced backlash for mistakenly referring to the University of Iowa’s basketball team as the Hawks instead of the Hawkeyes while questioning former special counsel Jack Smith on alleged perjury issues. Political strategists from both parties weighed in on the incident during an episode of "The Takeout," discussing its implications.CBS News
  • 1 Oct Senator in botched Jack Smith gotcha moment was warned his facts were ‘unvetted’: reportSenator Eric Schmitt of Missouri faced backlash for a gaffe during a congressional hearing where he attempted to discredit former special counsel Jack Smith by accusing him of meeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis at an NBA game, which turned out to be a mix-up with a college basketball game. Before the incident, Schmitt’s team had been warned that the information they were relying on was "unvetted."…The Independent
  • 1 Oct Republican's effort to accuse ex-Trump prosecutor of perjury backfiresGOP Senator Eric Schmitt attempted to question former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith about attending a specific NBA basketball game, aiming to suggest potential impropriety or perjury. However, this effort reportedly backfired on Schmitt. The incident involved an Atlanta Hawks versus Golden State Warriors game in Atlanta, but the article does not provide further details on the consequences of Schmitt's pursuit.Sydney Morning Herald
  • 1 Oct How a sloppy Republican attempt to ensnare a Trump enemy backfired spectacularlyAt a Senate hearing, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt tried to incriminate special prosecutor Jack Smith by alleging he was in Atlanta when former DA Fani Willis admitted to an affair with Nathan Wade, another key figure in Trump-related legal proceedings. However, Smith denied attending the NBA game in Atlanta and instead recalled being at a University of Iowa vs. Maryland game where he saw popular player Caitlin…Sydney Morning Herald
  • 30 Sep Up Schmitt CreekNick Catoggio's newsletter, Boiling Frogs, critiques Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt's performance during an exchange with special counsel Jack Smith. Catoggio argues that critics are underestimating the severity of Schmitt’s handling of the situation, suggesting it reflects broader issues in American conservatism and political polarization.The Dispatch
  • 30 Sep Jack Smith and the Republican Smear SquadJack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about his investigation into Donald Trump's actions during and after the 2020 election. Republican senators, led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, dismissed Smith’s work as partisan and attacked his integrity instead of addressing the substance of his testimony. Despite Smith clarifying that he sought phone records to investigate Trump’s pressure on…The Bulwark
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  • 30 Sep September 29, 2026Today at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, special counsel Jack Smith testified about his investigation into former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his retention of classified documents after leaving office in January 2021. Smith detailed the indictment of Trump on four felony offenses for his actions to retain power following the 2020 election, while also noting that charges…Letters from an American
  • 30 Sep Eric Schmitt defends perjury trap airball at Jack Smith hearing: ‘Not a mistake’Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) defended his questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where he incorrectly suggested former special counsel Jack Smith was at an Atlanta Hawks game on February 3, 2024, instead of a University of Iowa women’s basketball game in Maryland. Despite confusion over the basketball teams and venues, Schmitt insisted there was no mistake in asking about Smith's presence in Atlanta…Washington Examiner
  • 30 Sep Viral slow zoom on Katie Britt says it all as she realizes Jack Smith gotcha moment is going up in flamesA video of Alabama Republican Senator Katie Britt showing visible shock during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing went viral on social media. In the hearing, Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt mistakenly accused special counsel Jack Smith of perjury over a trip to an Atlanta Hawks game, confusing it with an Iowa women's basketball team event. As Smith corrected him, footage showed Britt’s expression changing from…The Independent
  • 30 Sep Sen. Katie Britt’s ‘look of utter horror’ as GOP colleague’s perjury accusation unravels during Jack Smith hearing goes viralDuring a congressional hearing on Tuesday, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) made a perjury accusation against former Special Counsel Jack Smith regarding text messages. The accusation quickly disintegrated when Smith clarified he was at a college basketball game in Atlanta and not meeting with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as initially suggested by the texts. A video clip of Senator Katie Britt’s shocked…New York Post
  • 30 Sep Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascotsDuring a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Senator Eric Schmitt questioned former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith about attending an NBA game in Atlanta on February 3, 2024, where he alleged that Smith lied under oath. However, Schmitt mistakenly referenced the wrong team, confusing the Atlanta Hawks with another team based further north. The article highlights Schmitt’s error and the implications it might have on his…Toronto Star
  • 29 Sep Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearingJack Smith, former Special Counsel, defended his investigations into Donald Trump during a tense US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Republican senators accused Smith of abusing his authority and targeting Republicans politically, while he maintained that all actions followed Justice Department policy based on evidence. Smith emphasized that there was proof beyond reasonable doubt that Trump committed…Al Jazeera
  • 29 Sep Breaking down Jack Smith's Senate testimony on Trump investigationsJack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated former President Donald Trump, testified before the Senate on Tuesday regarding those investigations. Lee Holmes, a former chief counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee, provided analysis of Smith's testimony during an episode of "The Takeout." The article focuses on the content and implications of Smith’s testimony concerning his work related to Trump.CBS News
  • 29 Sep GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mix-upDuring a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt accused special counsel Jack Smith of perjury regarding attendance at an Atlanta Hawks basketball game on February 3, 2024. However, it became evident that Schmitt had mistaken the Hawks for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and Smith confirmed he was instead in Maryland to watch a University of Maryland versus Iowa Hawkeyes game. Senator Amy Klobuchar…NBC News
  • 29 Sep ‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearingDuring a Senate judiciary committee hearing on Tuesday, former special counsel Jack Smith faced intense criticism from Republican senators over his investigations into Donald Trump. Senator Eric Schmitt accused Smith of perjury regarding a trip to Atlanta, though Smith clarified he was actually in Maryland for a University of Iowa Hawkeyes game. The hearing also saw Senator John Kennedy accuse Smith of not believing…The Guardian
  • 29 Sep Jack Smith dodges questions about spying on Republican lawmakersJack Smith, the former special counsel, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his investigation into President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. During the hearing, it was revealed that Smith’s team had obtained phone records of at least 4,782 donors contributing to Trump’s campaign and affiliated groups from September 2019 through August 2023. Senator Chuck Grassley questioned Smith about…Washington Examiner
  • 29 Sep Amy Klobuchar Exposes Eric Schmitt’s Jack Smith BlunderSam Stein and Andrew Egger analyze Republican Senator Eric Schmitt’s failed attempt to question former special counsel Jack Smith about alleged perjury, during a Senate Judiciary hearing. Schmitt mistakenly accused Smith of attending a Hawks game in Atlanta on the same day as an event involving Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, but Klobuchar corrected him by pointing out that the text messages referenced…The Bulwark
  • 29 Sep Jack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump
    NBC News
  • 29 Sep Republican fumbles Jack Smith conspiracy theory and calls Trump prosecutor ‘dirtbag’ in testy hearingDuring a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith, the former special counsel investigating Donald Trump, of perjury and conspiracy with state prosecutors in Georgia by holding up what he claimed were text messages showing Smith at an NBA game in Atlanta. However, Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar corrected him, noting that Smith was actually watching a college basketball…The Independent
  • 29 Sep Watch: Kennedy questions Jack Smith about his wife's views on Trump, ObamasSen. John Kennedy of Louisiana questioned former special counsel Jack Smith during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about Smith’s wife's political opinions regarding Trump and the Obamas. When asked, Smith clarified that he was there to address matters related to his role as special counsel and not to discuss his personal or family affairs.CBS News
  • 29 Sep BREAKING: Jack Smith Comes Out Swinging in Hearing | Morning ShotsJack Smith, during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defended his decision to prosecute Donald Trump, asserting that it would have been the same regardless of Trump's political party affiliation. Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol analyzed this hearing on The Bulwark’s live video, focusing also on Republicans' emphasis on former special counsel Chuck Grassley. The article invites readers to subscribe…The Bulwark
  • 29 Sep Kennedy berates Smith over conversations with Garland: ‘You make me want to throw up in my mouth’During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. John Kennedy questioned former special counsel Jack Smith about his interactions with then-Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Biden administration regarding investigations into former President Donald Trump. Kennedy accused Smith of possibly acting under presidential influence, though Smith denied knowing if such interference occurred. The exchange…Washington Examiner
  • 29 Sep Jack Smith fires back at Trump as explosive Senate hearing beginsJack Smith, former special counsel investigating Donald Trump’s actions to overturn the 2020 election and retain classified documents, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending his decisions and stating he developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt regarding serious crimes against the nation. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley accused Smith of casting an overly broad net in his…Daily Mail
  • 29 Sep Ex-special counsel Jack Smith accused of ‘corrupt’ probe of Trump and Republican lawmakersFormer special counsel Jack Smith faced accusations from Senate Republicans during a hearing where they claimed his investigation into President Trump was illegal and politically motivated. Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley accused Smith of running a “corrupt operation” that broke the law, while Smith defended his actions, stating he made decisions without regard to political affiliations. Democrats supported Smith…New York Post
  • 29 Sep WATCH LIVE: Jack Smith testifies before the Senate Judiciary CommitteeJack Smith, former special counsel, is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, marking his first live testimony before committee Republicans. The session will focus on Smith's investigations involving President Donald Trump and the Arctic Frost investigation, with questions also directed towards Smith’s deputy prosecutor J.P. Cooney.Washington Examiner
  • 29 Sep Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won't 'be silenced' by threats of prosecutionJack Smith, former Justice Department special counsel who indicted Donald Trump twice, will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to defend his actions against accusations from Republicans. In his prepared remarks, Smith states he acted without political bias and stands by the criminal cases he brought against Trump. He also asserts that threats of prosecution won’t silence him or undermine the…Toronto Star
  • 29 Sep What voters are most concerned about heading into midterms and Jack Smith faces Senate GOP on Trump Jan. 6 probe
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  • 29 Sep Jack Smith faces Senate grilling as Republicans press for criminal charges against himJack Smith, the special counsel who indicted former President Donald Trump twice, is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Republican chairman Chuck Grassley will lead the hearing titled "Oversight of Jack Smith’s Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans." The committee plans to question Smith about alleged political targeting during his investigation into Trump's…Washington Examiner
  • 29 Sep Jack Smith to testify about Trump probes before Senate panel todayFormer special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, starting at 9 a.m. on Capitol Hill, to discuss his investigations into former President Trump's actions after his first term. Smith secured two indictments against Trump: one related to handling of government documents and another concerning attempts to interfere with the transfer of presidential power post-2020 election…CBS News
  • 29 Sep Senate GOP to press Jack Smith on Trump Jan. 6 probe as DOJ targets investigatorsOn Tuesday, Jack Smith, the special counsel who dismissed two cases against Donald Trump related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and handling of classified documents, is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee's Republican chairman, Chuck Grassley, plans to question Smith about alleged abuses of authority and political targeting of Republicans during the investigation…NBC News
  • 29 Sep Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigationsFormer special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday regarding his investigations into former President Donald Trump. Smith is expected to defend his decision to charge Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election and retaining classified documents, emphasizing that political considerations did not influence his actions. Republicans have called for Smith himself to…ABC News (US)

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