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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.
- 2Smithsonian becomes latest front in Trump's culture warβHow the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump's culture war
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, 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.
- 4Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate Judiciary CommitteeβAn embarrassing moment for the GOP, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smithβs hearing
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.
- 5Republicans stumble again in bid to prosecute Jack SmithβAn embarrassing episode epitomizes the # GOP βs 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.
- 6Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Perjury Claim FaltersβJack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senatorβs Perjury Claim Falters
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.
- 7Jack Smith clarifies he attended Iowa Hawkeyes game, not HawksβBut by this point, # JackSmith seemed to put it together. He said he was not at a game featuring the Atlanta Hawks, but
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.
- 8Eric Schmitt cites texts claiming Jack Smith attended Atlanta Hawks gameβTo 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.
- 9Senators clash over Jack Smith testimony recollectionβ# JackSmith βs recollection matches up with a game played that day. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, after clearing up t
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.
- 10GOP allegations against Jack Smith called speculative and thinβΌThe scene epitomized how speculative and thinly constructed the # GOP βs allegations about # JackSmith , Trumpβs foes &
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.
- 11'Be a Jack Smith': opinion urges courage over Trump-style politicsβIn a country filled with Donald Trumps, be a Jack Smith. # opinion # thoughts # truth # quotes # justice # JackSmith # t
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.
- 12Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearingββYou make me want to throw upβ: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing By Ariana Baio GOP se
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.
- 13Republicans attack Jack Smith at Senate hearingβ'You make me want to throw up': Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing https://www.theguardi
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.
- 14Smith defends Trump prosecutions and phone call logsβSmith defends Trump prosecutions, phone call logs
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.
- 15Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations Before CongressβSmith Defends Trump Investigations in front of Congress
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.
- 16Hearing Targeting Jack Smith Veers Into Basketball TerritoryβHearing Aimed at Jack Smith, Who Charged Trump, Devolves When Questions Turn to Basketball
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.
- 17Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump againβWATCH: Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again for 'serious crimes against our nation'
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.
- 18Jack Smith Faces Another Congressional Grilling Over Trump CasesβJack Smith, Who Charged Trump, Faces Another Grilling Before Congress
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.
- 19Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends his investigationsβEx-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, is publicly and forcefully defending the investigations he led. He is pushing back against claims that the prosecutions were politically motivated, arguing his work was justified by the evidence. His remarks are drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the legitimacy of the cases, which were dropped after Trump's election victory.
- 20Senator Schmitt accuses Jack Smith of perjury, fumbles team detailsβWATCH: Schmitt suggests Jack Smith perjured himself about a basketball game, but mixes up 2 teams
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.
- 21Jaclyn Smith to sign books at Village Books on October 8βActress Jaclyn Smith to appear at Village Books for Special Book Signing Oct. 8
Actress Jaclyn Smith, best known for her role in the television series Charlie's Angels, will make a special appearance at Village Books for a book signing on October 8. The announcement has drawn attention from fans of the actress in the local community, who are expected to turn out to meet her and have copies of her book signed.
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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.
- 23Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game surface in Senate argumentβΌHow Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game became the subject of a Senate argument https://www.nytimes.com/athleti
Special counsel Jack Smith and Senator Eric Schmitt have become entangled in a Senate dispute that references Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Golden State Warriors-Atlanta Hawks game, according to The Athletic. The odd collision of basketball and congressional politics has drawn attention as details of the argument circulate, with commentators puzzling over how a regular-season NBA game and the WNBA star became talking points in a Senate clash.
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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.
- 25Caitlin Clark and a Warriors-Hawks game drawn into Senate clashβHow Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game became the subject of a Senate argument https://www. nytimes.com/athlet
During a Senate hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt tried to catch former Special Counsel Jack Smith in a contradiction by citing Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game, turning an ordinary basketball matchup into an unexpected point of political argument. The exchange drew attention for pairing one of basketball's biggest stars with a congressional grilling, with sports and political observers alike commenting on the odd crossover.
- 26Ex-NBA champion JR Smith arrested on assault charge in TexasβEx-NBA champ JR Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas
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.
- 27Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith arrested on assault chargeβTwo-time NBA champ J.R. Smith arrested on assault charge
J.R. Smith, the two-time NBA champion, has been arrested on an assault charge, according to Reuters. Details about the incident, the alleged victim and possible charges have not been made public. The arrest of a former player known for his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers is drawing wide attention from basketball fans.
- 28Ex-NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in North TexasβEx-NBA star J.R. Smith arrested on family violence charge in North Texas
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.
- 29Former NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault chargeβFormer NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault
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.
- 30Ex-NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested on assault charge in TexasβEx-NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested in Hunt County, charged with assault: RCPD
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.
- 31Former NBA player J.R. Smith arrested in North TexasβFormer NBA player J.R. Smith arrested in North Texas for family violence
Former NBA player J.R. Smith was arrested in North Texas on a family violence charge, according to Dallas-Fort Worth news reports. Smith, a two-time NBA champion best known for his spells with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, has not publicly commented on the arrest. Details about the alleged incident and any court proceedings have not yet been released.
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Former NBA guard J.R. Smith was arrested on Tuesday, according to Yahoo Sports. Details about the charges or circumstances surrounding the arrest have not been widely reported yet. Smith, known for his stints with the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, won an NBA title with the Cavaliers in 2016 and later with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Readers are reacting to news of the arrest of the two-time champion.
- 33Former NBA champion J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on family violence chargeβFormer NBA champion J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on family violence charge, police say
J.R. Smith, the former NBA champion, was arrested in Texas on a family violence charge, according to police. Details about the incident, including when and where exactly the arrest took place and what led to it, have not been made public. Smith, a two-time NBA champion known for his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets, has not publicly commented on the arrest.