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Politics · United StatesBBC seeks Jack Smith deposition in Trump defamation suit
The BBC is seeking to depose special counsel Jack Smith as part of its defense against Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump sued the BBC over a documentary he claims falsely portrayed his January 6, 2021 speech. A federal judge will hold a hearing on the dispute.
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PoliticsJack Smith's probe collected data on 639,000 Republican voters
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith's office and the Biden Department of Justice collected personal information on over 639,000 Republican voters and donors as part of the Arctic Frost investigation. The data included physical addresses, credit card information, and occupations.
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Politics · United StatesJack Smith photographed in 'No Kings' T-shirt at Maryland festival
Former special counsel Jack Smith was photographed wearing a Bruce Springsteen tour T-shirt with the phrase 'No Kings' at the Power to the People Festival in Maryland. The image circulated online, prompting reactions from Donald Trump and White House officials.
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Politics · United StatesJack Smith's Team Monitored Trump Campaign Aide Susie Wiles' Phone
Newly released documents reveal that former special counsel Jack Smith's team monitored the phone activity of Susie Wiles, a top aide to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. The monitoring, conducted from February to May 2023, involved a pen register and trap-and-trace device, recording metadata of calls.
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Politics · United StatesSenator Blackburn sues Jack Smith over phone records
Senator Marsha Blackburn has filed a lawsuit against former special counsel Jack Smith and the Justice Department. She claims Smith unlawfully obtained her phone records and challenges the legality of his appointment.
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Politics · United StatesSenator Schmitt Accuses Jack Smith of Perjury Over Basketball Game
Senator Eric Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury, claiming Smith lied about attending an NBA game in Atlanta. Smith stated he was at a game in Maryland involving the Iowa Hawkeyes. Senator Amy Klobuchar highlighted Schmitt's mix-up of the teams.
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PoliticsJack Smith investigation obtained financial data from thousands of Trump donors
Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Donald Trump obtained financial data from at least 4,782 individuals who donated to Trump and allied groups. The data includes checks from all 50 states, with some donations as small as $1. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley released documents related to the collection.
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Politics · United StatesSenator Kennedy Clashes With Special Counsel Jack Smith at Hearing
Senator John Kennedy repeatedly clashed with former special counsel Jack Smith during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Kennedy accused Smith of political bias, while Smith defended the independence of his investigations into Donald Trump.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Republicans release Jack Smith probe transcripts
House Republicans have released six transcripts from the investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith. The transcripts include testimony from former prosecutors and a DOJ inspector general agent concerning the collection of phone records, with allegations of improper subpoenas targeting Republican lawmakers.
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Politics · United StatesSenate Judiciary Committee invites Jack Smith to testify on Trump investigation
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley has invited former special counsel Jack Smith to testify on 22 September 2026 about his investigation into President Donald Trump. Smith’s lawyers confirmed his appearance pending Justice Department approval, while outlets diverged on whether the hearing relates to his prosecutions or broader oversight.
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