A former special counsel overseeing two major investigations into a president’s alleged election interference and classified documents handling came under scrutiny during a Senate Republican hearing. The probes, which examined efforts to overturn election results and the storage of sensitive materials, drew sharp questioning from lawmakers. The session highlighted ongoing political and legal tensions surrounding the cases, with implications for both the Justice Department and the former president. Details from the exchange offer insight into the investigations’ progress and the broader implications for accountability.
The prosecutor who led criminal investigations of President Trump for the Department of Justice faced questions from Senate Republicans on Tuesday. Former special counsel Jack Smith handled two probes. One focused on the president's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the other on Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.
