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Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack SmithNPR – Politics
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House GOP Refers Ex-Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith for Criminal Probe

The Republican-controlled U.S. House Judiciary Committee referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for criminal investigation, alleging he lied to Congress. Democrats called the move baseless and vindictive. Former prosecutors told CBS that the Justice Department would face an uphill battle if it tried to prosecute Smith over the allegations.

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Houthis Claim Strikes on 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red SeaNYTimes – World
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Houthis Strike Saudi Tankers in Red Sea as Oil Surges

Yemen's Houthi militia claimed strikes on two Saudi Arabian-flagged oil tankers in the Red Sea, with Saudi authorities confirming one vessel was ablaze. The attacks followed a Houthi maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia announced earlier in the week. President Trump threatened attacks on Houthi militants after the incident, which helped push oil prices past $100 a barrel.

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U.S. to Withdraw Subpoenas Issued to New York Times JournalistsNYTimes – Business
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DOJ to Withdraw Subpoenas for New York Times Reporters

The U.S. Department of Justice will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists over their reporting on security concerns about President Donald Trump flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The New York Times had moved to block the subpoenas, which it said were an attempt to intimidate the free press. A federal judge raised questions about the government's handling of the subpoenas.

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Secret Service Agent in JD Vance’s Detail Under InvestigationNYTimes – US
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Secret Service agent on JD Vance detail investigated over alleged leak

A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's protective detail is under an administrative investigation and a potential criminal inquiry over allegations of compromising operational and information security. The agent came under suspicion after allegedly providing information for an MS Now report about Vance's helicopter trip, according to the Guardian.

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