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- 1Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee●An embarrassing moment for the GOP, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearing
Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two indictments against Donald Trump in 2023, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Coverage of the hearing highlights an awkward moment for Republican lawmakers and Smith's assured performance as a witness. Commentators are parsing the exchanges for what they reveal about the parties' positions on Trump's prosecutions and the Justice Department's independence.