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    Smithsonian becomes latest front in Trump's culture war●How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump's culture warYhnWar1045 min ago

    ProPublica reports that the Smithsonian Institution, specifically the National Museum of American History, has become a target in Donald Trump's broader campaign against cultural institutions. The article examines how pressure on museums over exhibits and historical narratives has extended to the Smithsonian, drawing attention to debates over how American history is presented in public institutions.

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    Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee▼WATCH LIVE: Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary as GOP targets past Trump probes✉newsWorldPolitics20 h ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying publicly before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Republican lawmakers examine the Justice Department investigations he led into Donald Trump. The hearings, covered live by major outlets, are expected to focus on how the classified documents and election interference cases were conducted. The appearance marks a rare public account from Smith, who brought two federal criminal cases against Trump.

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    Workers Walk Out After Fourth Death at Smithfield Meat Plant●Workers Walk Out After Fourth Worker Death At Smithfield Meat Plant https:// lemmy.ml/post/53331026MmastodonWorldPolitics217 h ago

    Workers at a Smithfield meat processing plant have walked out following the death of a fourth worker at the facility. The stoppage is drawing attention to safety conditions in the meatpacking industry, with commenters expressing anger that repeated fatalities were needed before action was taken. Calls are growing for investigations into the plant's safety practices and greater accountability from the company.

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    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is reported to have testified before the Senate. The headline offers no further details on which committee questioned him, what he said, or whether the session was public. If confirmed, it would mark his first public accounting of cases that were dropped after Trump's 2024 election win.

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    Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Perjury Claim Falters●Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falters✉newsWorldUS Politics56 min ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith is standing by the criminal charges brought against Donald Trump, while a US senator's accusation that Smith lied under oath has failed to gain traction. The dispute centres on the federal prosecutions of the former president, with supporters and critics clashing over the legitimacy of the cases and the credibility of the claims made against the prosecutor.

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    Republicans stumble again in bid to prosecute Jack Smith●An embarrassing episode epitomizes the # GOP ’s failures to pin down # JackSmith # Republicans have struggled mightily tMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts6549 min ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith Testifies as Senator's Perjury Claim Falls Apart●As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falters✉newsWorldUS Politics2 h ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress, facing questions over his investigations into Donald Trump. The hearing came after a Republican senator publicly accused Smith of perjury, but that accusation failed to hold up under scrutiny during the proceedings. The clash drew wide attention, with critics accusing the senator of grandstanding and defenders arguing Smith's testimony raised legitimate questions about the federal cases against the president.

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    Former NBA guard J.R. Smith has been arrested and charged with family violence, according to details reported by Yahoo Sports. The two-time NBA champion, best known for his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, now faces legal trouble years after his retirement from professional basketball. Reports outline the arrest details and what is known so far about the charge, with reaction spreading quickly among NBA fans.

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    Former special counsel Jack Smith, who prosecuted Donald Trump in two federal cases, is set to testify before US senators and say he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution. Smith faces calls from Trump allies for his own prosecution over the cases. His appearance comes amid ongoing controversy over the investigations into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents.

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    GOP 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 SmithMmastodonWorldUS Politics142 h ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who prosecuted Donald Trump, has given closed-door testimony to House Republicans investigating the federal cases against the president. Lawmakers had hoped he would provide damaging revelations, but according to Politico the session produced little of substance, with attention instead falling on a misstep by Smith. The hearings are part of ongoing Republican scrutiny of the prosecutions.

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    J.R. Smith, who won NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, has been arrested in Texas on assault charges, according to TMZ. Details about the incident, the alleged victim, and any charges formally filed have not been made public. The arrest has drawn wide attention given Smith's high profile from his championship years and subsequent college golf career.

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    Senator Katie Britt of Alabama is in the spotlight as a heated Senate hearing unfolds in Washington, where former special counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into Donald Trump. Britt's role in the proceedings has drawn attention, with the hearing marked by sharp exchanges over the legitimacy and conduct of the Trump probes.

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    Jack Smith clarifies he attended Iowa Hawkeyes game, not Hawks●But by this point, # JackSmith seemed to put it together. He said he was not at a game featuring the Atlanta Hawks, butMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts2049 min ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith has corrected the record about a basketball game he attended, saying he was not at an Atlanta Hawks matchup but rather a University of Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball game featuring Caitlin Clark, played at the University of Maryland in the Washington, DC area. The clarification is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of Smith's public appearances.

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    Eric 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 HawMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts1849 min ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith to warn Trump attacks weaken justice system▼# JackSmith will also warn that # Trump ’s attacks are weakening the # justice system. People are “threatened with crimiMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts276 h ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith is expected to warn that Donald Trump's attacks are weakening the US justice system. According to remarks reported ahead of his testimony, Smith will say people are being threatened with criminal investigation because they are perceived to have opposed the President, and that career Justice Department employees who worked on investigations into Trump were fired.

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    Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee●An embarrassing moment for the GOP, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearingMmastodon612 min ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two indictments against Donald Trump in 2023, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Coverage highlights an embarrassing moment for Republicans and Smith's confident performance under questioning. Commentators are framing the hearing as a test of how the GOP handles scrutiny of the prosecutions now that Trump is back in office.

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    Senator 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 SmithMmastodonWorldUS Politics102 h ago

    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.

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    Jack Smith to Testify Before Congress▼Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel, Will Appear Before Congress✉newsWorldPolitics3 h ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, will appear before Congress, according to the New York Times. The development is drawing attention in Washington as lawmakers prepare to question him about his prosecutorial decisions and the handling of the cases brought against the president-elect.

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    J.R. Smith, the former NBA guard who won championships with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, has been arrested on a family violence charge. Details about the incident and the specific allegations have not been widely reported yet. The news is drawing significant attention given Smith's high profile in basketball, and further information is expected as the case develops.

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    Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again▼WATCH: Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again for 'serious crimes against our nation'✉newsWorldPolitics57 min ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith says he would prosecute Donald Trump again over what he calls serious crimes against the nation, standing by the federal cases he brought over Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents. The comments, delivered in a public appearance, are drawing attention as Trump remains a dominant figure in US politics.

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    Hearing Targeting Jack Smith Veers Into Basketball Territory▼Hearing Aimed at Jack Smith, Who Charged Trump, Devolves When Questions Turn to Basketball✉newsWorldUS Politics56 min ago

    A congressional hearing intended to scrutinise Jack Smith, the special counsel who brought federal charges against Donald Trump, took an unexpected turn when questioning shifted to basketball. The New York Times reported that proceedings meant to focus on the prosecutions instead descended into basketball-related exchanges, drawing attention to the unusual direction of the session.

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    GOP allegations against Jack Smith called speculative and thin▼The scene epitomized how speculative and thinly constructed the # GOP ’s allegations about # JackSmith , Trump’s foes &MmastodonWorldLaw & Courts1449 min ago

    Political commentary is focusing on the Republican Party's allegations against special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of weaponizing the justice system against Donald Trump. Critics say the case, including a perjury claim against Smith, rests on speculation and weak evidence, and they argue the accusations collapse under scrutiny rather than undermining Smith's work.

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    Former NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested on family violence charge▼Former NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested on family violence charge https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7643285/2026/09/29/formeMmastodonSportSports15 h ago

    J.R. Smith, the former NBA guard and two-time champion, was arrested on a family violence charge, according to a New York Times report. Details about the circumstances of the arrest and any court proceedings have not been released, and Smith has not publicly commented on the allegation.

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    Cutting-edge surgical robot introduced at Hammersmith Hospital●Cutting edge surgical robot for Hammersmith Hospital✉newsTechnologyRobotics14 h ago

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has announced the arrival of a new cutting-edge surgical robot at Hammersmith Hospital in London. The robotic system is intended to support surgeons in performing complex procedures with greater precision, marking a significant investment in advanced medical technology for the hospital and its patients.

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    Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing●‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing By Ariana Baio GOP seMmastodonWorldUS Politics356 min ago

    Republican senators lashed out at former special counsel Jack Smith during a Senate hearing, with one telling him 'You make me want to throw up'. Smith, who led the criminal cases against Donald Trump, faced invective and what the Guardian characterises as inaccurate information from GOP members. The confrontation highlights ongoing Republican anger over the prosecutions of the president.

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    'Be a Jack Smith': opinion urges courage over Trump-style politics●In a country filled with Donald Trumps, be a Jack Smith. # opinion # thoughts # truth # quotes # justice # JackSmith # tMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts2949 min ago

    A widely shared opinion piece urges readers to emulate Jack Smith, the former special counsel who pursued criminal cases against Donald Trump, rather than act like the president himself. The message frames Smith as a model of integrity and accountability in American public life, and is circulating alongside tags referencing justice, MAGA Republicans, Iran and the Epstein affair.

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    Smith defends Trump prosecutions and phone call logs▼Smith defends Trump prosecutions, phone call logs✉newsWorld58 min ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith is defending the federal prosecutions of Donald Trump and his use of phone call logs in the cases. Smith has pushed back against criticism of how evidence was gathered and handled, arguing the prosecutions were conducted properly. The remarks come amid ongoing legal and political debate over the cases against the former president.

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    Senators clash over Jack Smith testimony recollection●# JackSmith ’s recollection matches up with a game played that day. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, after clearing up tMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts1649 min ago

    A dispute has broken out in the Senate over special counsel Jack Smith's recollection of events tied to his election-related prosecution of Donald Trump. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota intervened to clear up the matter, saying Smith's account matched a game played that day, and said Senator Eric Schmitt should apologize. Schmitt maintained that contested texts could have related to the prosecution in Fulton County.

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    Ex-NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in North Texas▼Ex-NBA star J.R. Smith arrested on family violence charge in North Texas✉newsSportBasketball1 h ago

    Former NBA guard J.R. Smith, a two-time champion known for his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets, was arrested in North Texas on a family violence charge. Details about the incident, the alleged victim, and any formal charges have not been made public, and it is unclear whether Smith remains in custody or has legal representation commenting on the case.

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    Former NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault charge▼Former NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault✉newsSportBasketball1 h ago

    Former NBA player J.R. Smith has been arrested in Texas on an assault charge, according to Yahoo Sports. Smith, a two-time NBA champion known for his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, is facing legal trouble following the arrest. No further details about the incident, the circumstances, or any court dates have been made available at this time.

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    Republicans attack Jack Smith at Senate hearing●'You make me want to throw up': Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing https://www.theguardiMmastodonWorldUS Politics356 min ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith faced a hostile Republican grilling at a Senate hearing, with one senator telling him, 'You make me want to throw up.' The exchanges center on Smith's prosecutions of Donald Trump, which Republicans have long denounced as politically motivated. The confrontational tone of the session has drawn wide attention and commentary.

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    Jack Smith Faces Another Congressional Grilling Over Trump Cases▼Jack Smith, Who Charged Trump, Faces Another Grilling Before Congress✉newsWorldUS Politics56 min ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought federal criminal charges against Donald Trump, is set to appear before Congress for another round of questioning. Lawmakers are expected to press him over the investigations into Trump's handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The hearing comes as Republicans scrutinize the prosecutions and Democrats defend the independence of the Justice Department.

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    New Smiths 'Best...' Reissues Arrive in 2026●THE SMITHS Best... I 2026 Worldwide reissue I recently picked up BOTH of these new “Best…” reissues a week ago, & was waMmastodonCultureArt42 h ago

    The Smiths have released new worldwide 'Best...' compilation reissues for 2026, and fans are picking up both volumes on vinyl. Early listeners are sharing their first impressions, with one collector noting they had been saving the records for the right moment to play them. The releases have sparked conversation among vinyl collectors and fans of the band's catalog.

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    Ex-NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas▼Ex-NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested in Hunt County, charged with assault: RCPD✉newsSportBasketball1 h ago

    Former NBA guard J.R. Smith was arrested in Hunt County, Texas, and charged with assault, according to the Royse City Police Department. The two-time NBA champion, best known for his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, has not publicly commented on the arrest, and details about the alleged incident have not yet been made available.

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    Jack Smith tells senators he stands by Trump prosecutions●# JackSmith , the former special counsel who twice indicted # Trump , will tell senators on Tuesday that he continues toMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts237 h ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who twice indicted Donald Trump, is testifying before senators on Tuesday. In prepared remarks, he says he continues to stand by his decision to prosecute Trump, adding that if asked whether to prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, he would do so regardless of who holds power. His appearance is drawing attention as debate over the cases and presidential accountability continues.

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    Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations Before Congress▼Smith Defends Trump Investigations in front of Congress✉newsWorldUS Politics56 min ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith appeared before Congress to defend his investigations into Donald Trump. The testimony covered his handling of the cases against the former president, and the hearing drew sharp criticism from Trump allies in Congress while others backed his independence. The appearance is likely to fuel ongoing debate over the Justice Department's prosecution decisions.

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    Ex-NBA champion JR Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas▼Ex-NBA champ JR Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas✉newsSportBasketball1 h ago

    Former NBA champion JR Smith has been arrested in Texas on an assault charge, according to ESPN. Smith, who won titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, is reportedly facing the charge following an arrest in the state. Details about the alleged incident and any court proceedings have not yet been made public.

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    Special counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is the subject of renewed focus in Congress. Lawmakers are examining his work on the classified documents and 2020 election cases, both of which were dropped after Trump's election victory. Coverage across regional US outlets shows interest in whether Smith will answer questions about his decisions and the handling of the cases.

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    Senator Schmitt accuses Jack Smith of perjury, fumbles team details▼WATCH: Schmitt suggests Jack Smith perjured himself about a basketball game, but mixes up 2 teams✉newsWorldPolitics57 min ago

    Senator Eric Schmitt publicly suggested former special counsel Jack Smith lied under oath about attending a basketball game, but the senator mixed up the names of the teams involved while making the claim. The accusation and the factual stumble are drawing attention, with critics noting the error undercuts the perjury allegation he was trying to press.