Republican lawmakers are poised to grill former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith at an open hearing, focusing fresh attention on two criminal investigations that shadowed Donald Trump dur

Republicans and Democrats are hoping for a blockbuster hearing from the former special counsel, who is testifying publicly for the first time about his efforts to charge the president.

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Thursday about his investigation into Trump — and at times, the tone turned hostile

The former Justice Department official who secured indictments against Donald Trump told lawmakers that the president is unfairly seeking retribution against prosecutors and FBI agents who worked on his investigations.

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Former special counsel Jack Smith told the House Judiciary Committee that President Donald Trump willfully broke the law and repeatedly tried to obstruct justice.

Jack Smith appears for public testimony Thursday before House Republicans after closed-door deposition, facing questions about subpoenaing phone records.

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Insurrection Act wouldn’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.