A high-stakes hearing unfolded as former special counsel Jack Smith testified for over four hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, marking his second congressional appearance in its ongoing review of his investigation. The focus centered on his role in overseeing the Justice Department’s probe, which resulted in criminal charges against a former president in connection with the handling of classified documents. Lawmakers sought clarity on the legal process and evidence behind the case, while Smith defended the integrity of the inquiry amid broader political scrutiny. The testimony underscores the deepening scrutiny of the investigation’s methods and potential implications for presidential accountability.
Former special counsel Jack Smith spent more than four hours testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, his second appearance before Congress as the panel probes his investigation into President Trump. Smith led a team of Justice Department investigators and ultimately determined he would bring charges against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case and...
