Former special counsel Jack Smith accused of targeting ‘entire Republican party’ in heated Senate hearing – US politics live

Chuck Grassley, Republican chair of Senate judiciary committee, accuses Smith over criminal investigations into Donald Trump Sign up to the US Breaking News email For some context, it’s worth remembering that Smith had a two-volume report of his findings as a result of his criminal investigations – that resulted in two indictments against the president after his first term. The first focused on Donald Trump’s attemp…

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Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel, Will Appear Before Congress

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Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.

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CBS Published 29 September 2026

Jack Smith to testify about Trump probes before Senate panel today

Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.

Guardian Published 29 September 2026

Former special counsel Jack Smith accused of targeting ‘entire Republican party’ in heated Senate hearing – US politics live

NYT Published 29 September 2026

Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel, Will Appear Before Congress

Mr. Smith’s testimony will be the latest public clash over the use of prosecutorial power in American politics.

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