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- 1Duffy Backs Schmitt's $30 Billion Modern Skies Act▼Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Modern Skies Coalition Applaud Senator Schmitt’s $30 Billion Modern Skies Act | US Department of Transportation
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Modern Skies Coalition have praised Senator Eric Schmitt's proposed $30 billion Modern Skies Act, legislation aimed at upgrading American aviation infrastructure and air traffic control systems. The endorsement from the Department of Transportation signals Trump administration support for the bill as debate over federal investment in modernising the country's ageing air travel network gathers pace in Congress.
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Senator Eric Schmitt has made public remarks about Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal cases involving Donald Trump. The comments are being widely shared and discussed, with reaction splitting along partisan lines as debate continues over Smith's investigations and his recent congressional testimony.
- 3Republicans stumble again in bid to prosecute Jack Smith●An embarrassing episode epitomizes the # GOP ’s failures to pin down # JackSmith # Republicans have struggled mightily t
A botched Senate episode has highlighted the Republican Party's ongoing failure to substantiate claims that special counsel Jack Smith should face criminal charges over his prosecutions of Donald Trump. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri featured in the latest attempt, which critics say backfired on Tuesday. Commentators describe the episode as emblematic of a broader GOP struggle to make the case against Smith stick.
- 4Jack Smith congressional testimony draws attention●https://www. cnn.com/2026/09/29/politics/ja ck-smith-testimony-basketball-takeaways The feel-good # truth buzz of the da
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified behind closed doors on Capitol Hill, and CNN published takeaways from the session. Commenters online mocked Republicans, including Senator Eric Schmitt, for framing Smith's prosecutions as a 'grand conspiracy' against Donald Trump. One detail drawing notice involved basketball, suggesting the hearing produced lighter moments amid a politically charged proceeding.
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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is being floated as a potential vice-presidential pick on a 2028 ticket led by JD Vance. The talk positions Schmitt, a hardline conservative and frequent ally of Donald Trump, among the names in early speculation about the next Republican ticket. No candidate has declared, and no formal selection process exists yet, but chatter about potential pairings is already circulating among political observers.
- 6GOP Senator Schmitt presses Jack Smith over Atlanta trip claim●GOP Senator Eric Schmitt thought he had former special counsel Jack Smith against the ropes when he suggested that Smith
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt pressed former special counsel Jack Smith during congressional testimony, suggesting Smith attended a 2024 basketball game in Atlanta and may have met Fani Willis, the prosecutor who pursued a case against Donald Trump in Georgia. The line of questioning drew attention as Smith defended himself, and the exchange quickly became a talking point in coverage of the hearing.
- 7Eric Schmitt cites texts claiming Jack Smith attended Atlanta Hawks game●To substantiate his theory, # EricSchmitt cited text messages he suggested showed # JackSmith had been at an Atlanta Haw
Senator Eric Schmitt cited text messages he suggested showed special counsel Jack Smith had been at an Atlanta Hawks game on February 3, 2024, the day after Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade acknowledged a romantic affair. Schmitt offered the claim as part of an effort to substantiate a theory connecting Smith to the Georgia case. Observers have questioned the significance of the alleged sighting and what it would actually demonstrate.
- 8Drone Startup Tied to Trump Sons Targets Ukrainian Technology▼Drone startup tied to Trump sons aims to bring Ukrainian tech to US
A drone startup with financial ties to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump is working to bring Ukrainian battlefield drone technology to the United States. Ukraine has become a world leader in combat drone development during the war with Russia, and the company aims to adapt that expertise for American defense and commercial use. The venture draws attention because of the Trump family connection and its timing amid intense US interest in drone capability.
- 9Senator Eric Schmitt accuses Jack Smith of perjury in heated exchange●Here's @ Independent with footage of the exchange between GOP Senator Eric Schmitt and former special counsel Jack Smith
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri clashed with former special counsel Jack Smith during a public exchange, accusing him of perjury while mistakenly confusing two basketball teams. Footage of the confrontation, published by The Independent, is circulating widely as Smith testifies about his investigations into Donald Trump.
- 10Democrats press Eric Schmitt over Jack Smith evidence at hearing●Eventually, # Democrats got # EricSchmitt to allow # JackSmith to actually review the evidence – a poster featuring the
During a Senate hearing, Democrats pressed Senator Eric Schmitt until he allowed special counsel Jack Smith's evidence to be displayed, including a poster showing text messages at issue. One message showed a fellow prosecutor asking about a seat reserved for Smith; a Republican poster depicted the Atlanta Hawks' arena. The exchange drew attention amid ongoing disputes over the prosecution of Donald Trump.
- 11Schmitt under fire over debunked Jack Smith claims●Schmitt faces fallout after debunked Jack Smith narrative https:// lemmy.world/post/52551846
Senator Eric Schmitt is facing political fallout after promoting a narrative about special counsel Jack Smith that has been debunked. Critics say the senator amplified false claims about Smith's prosecutions of Donald Trump, and commentators are pressing him to account for repeating the discredited story as scrutiny of the case intensifies.
- 12Becerra and Hilton debate focused mostly on Trump●It was their only scheduled debate. Becerra and Hilton talked mostly about Trump
California attorney general candidates Xavier Becerra and Eric Holder... correction: Becerra faced Republican challenger Eric Hilton in their only scheduled debate, but much of the discussion centred on President Trump rather than the candidates' own records or platforms. Observers are weighing what the Trump-heavy focus means for voters trying to compare the two contenders ahead of the election.
- 13Schmitt faces fallout over debunked Jack Smith claim●Schmitt faces fallout after debunked Jack Smith narrative https:// lemmy.world/post/52551492
Senator Eric Schmitt is facing criticism after promoting a narrative about special counsel Jack Smith that has been debunked. The claim, which circulated among supporters of Donald Trump, has been fact-checked and found to be false, putting Schmitt on the defensive as critics call out the spread of misinformation.
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A hearing connected to Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought criminal cases against Donald Trump, is being reported alongside news involving former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. The hearing marks another step in proceedings tied to Smith's work, while Schmidt's name is circulating in the same news cycle.