Jack Smith

President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf, who previously served as staff secretary and was involved with the National Capital Planning Commission, will take over as his new White House counsel beginning Sept. 1. Scharf is replacing David Warrington, who is leaving the administration for the private sector. The role of White House Counsel advises on legal questions and handles matters related to judicial appointments.

Jack Smith has been invited to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 22, as announced by Sen. Chuck Grassley. Grassley, the chair of the committee, confirmed the invitation on the social platform X.

Jack Smith, who brought criminal charges against Donald Trump, has been invited to testify Sept. 22 before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The invitation follows months of scrutiny into Smith's investigations, including obtaining text messages from 44 members of Congress and subpoenas for private communications. The committee aims to address Smith's actions during his tenure as special counsel.

Jack Smith, a former Biden administration special counsel, was referred to the DOJ for potential prosecution after omitting material information about obtaining text messages of 44 Congress members through the National Archives instead of a search warrant during a congressional deposition. The referral stems from allegations of violating 18 U.S.C. § 1001 by providing incomplete testimony.

GOP House Judiciary chair has issued a criminal referral against Jack Smith, who previously attempted to prosecute then-former President Trump for actions following the 2020 election. Smith may now be targeted by the Justice Department.

A House Republican leader claims Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Trump, may have lied to Congress about accessing lawmakers' text messages and referred him for possible prosecution. Smith's lawyers deny the allegations, stating his testimony about toll records was truthful and that the referral misrepresents the scope of his answers.

Rep. Jim Jordan referred Jack Smith to the Justice Department over allegations that Smith provided false testimony about accessing lawmakers' text message content during his investigation of President Donald Trump. Smith's lawyers denied the claims, stating his responses were truthful and focused on toll records, which do not include message content.

A House Republican accuses special counsel Jack Smith of lying to Congress about his investigation into President Donald Trump and urges the Justice Department to consider prosecuting him.

Rep. Jim Jordan accused special counsel Jack Smith of lying to Congress about obtaining lawmakers' text message contents during a Trump probe and referred him to the Justice Department for possible prosecution. Smith's lawyers denied the allegations, stating his testimony about toll records was truthful, while Jordan argued the responses were misleading based on newly released records showing Smith accessed 44 lawmakers' text messages.

A House Republican lawmaker referred special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department over allegations of false testimony regarding access to lawmakers' text messages during a Trump investigation. Smith's lawyers deny the claims, stating his testimony about toll records was truthful and not misleading.

Jack Smith, referred to the Justice Department in a criminal case, is accused of lying to Congress. The referral involves allegations of providing false information to a congressional body.

Rep. Jim Jordan formally requested the DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over congressional testimony. Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump.

Jack Smith, former Special Counsel, faces a criminal referral for allegedly making false statements during a December 17, 2025, deposition related to a Trump probe. The Committee on the Judiciary cited 'strong evidence' of his knowing false statements to Congress.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral against Jack Smith over congressional testimony. The referral alleges perjury related to Smith's testimony.

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan referred Jack Smith to the Justice Department over allegations of false statements during congressional testimony. Smith's lawyers denied the claims, asserting his testimony was truthful, while House Democrats criticized the referral as baseless.

The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee urged the DOJ to consider criminal charges against Jack Smith, the former special counsel who prosecuted President Trump, for allegedly lying to Congress.

Jim Jordan recommended criminal charges against Jack Smith, alleging he made false statements to Congress during a deposition. The referral to the DOJ centers on Smith's role in cases against President Trump. Jordan, a House Judiciary Chair, cited the referral in accusing Smith of misconduct.

A Republican lawmaker is urging charges against Jack Smith, a former special counsel. Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee.

Jack Smith, a former Biden special counsel, faces a criminal referral from Republicans after being accused of misleading Congress about accessing lawmakers' text messages during investigations into Donald Trump. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan claims newly released records contradict Smith's earlier testimony, while Smith denies wrongdoing and Rep. Jamie Raskin criticizes the referral as factually distorted.

Jack Smith, a former special counsel, faces a criminal referral from Republicans over alleged false testimony about accessing lawmakers' text messages during investigations into Donald Trump. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan accused Smith of obstructing Congress, while Smith denied wrongdoing. The referral follows released documents showing Smith's team reviewed messages from 44 lawmakers and Trump officials.

Jack Smith's investigation into texts between congressmen may have violated constitutional principles. Chuck Grassley described the investigation as a 'runaway train with no brakes.'

A judge has unsealed filings related to a subpoena issued by special counsel Jack Smith to obtain phone data from lawmakers. The use of subpoenas by Smith to acquire lawmakers' call records has been known since October.

Jack Smith's surveillance operation, Arctic Frost, is described as part of an illegal witch hunt targeting President Donald Trump, his political allies, and his voters. The article claims this surveillance was conducted in Congress and constitutes illegal weaponization.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces Senate Judiciary Committee questions during his confirmation hearing over a 'slush fund' deal and Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Lawmakers, including Republicans, challenged the $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and new information on Epstein's associates. The confirmation process is uncertain due to the committee's split and pending decisions from key senators.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, addressing questions about a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and allegations of Justice Department politicization. Multiple Epstein abuse survivors attended the hearing, and senators from both parties exchanged partisan criticisms. The Republican-led committee is split after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.

Todd Blanche, the acting deputy attorney general, testified at his confirmation hearing for attorney general, stating his commitment to restoring trust in the Justice Department after accusing the Biden administration of weaponizing the law against former President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. The hearing included criticism from Sen. Dick Durbin over his handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and a legal settlement with Trump, while Sen. Chuck Grassley praised DOJ's efforts to combat crime and transparency.

Jack Smith obtained text messages from 44 members of Congress as part of an investigation into Trump's election subversion efforts, revealed by Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley. The materials, subpoenaed from Oct. 2020 to Jan. 2021, were shared with Trump's legal team during pre-trial discovery, with Grassley criticizing Smith's actions as politically motivated.

Jack Smith's team accessed text messages between Trump officials and 44 members of Congress. Republicans criticized the action as violating the Constitution.

Todd Blanche, a former attorney for Donald Trump, faces scrutiny over conflicts of interest in his role as acting head of the justice department. He represented Trump in multiple criminal cases and approved an IRS settlement that a federal judge deemed self-dealing. The New York Bar has stated Blanche is unfit for office.

Jack Smith warned that the U.S. is facing an 'attack on the rule of law' under President Trump, expressing concern about election integrity and accusing the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. He criticized the Department of Justice's ability to function due to judges' distrust of prosecutors.

President Trump will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, with confirmation expected to maintain his control over the agency. Blanche, who has pursued legal actions against judges and dismissed critics of the department's handling of the Epstein files, faces scrutiny after abandoning a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund following Republican opposition.

Todd Blanche claimed the Biden-era Department of Justice's investigation into President Donald Trump was so broad that even Mar-a-Lago staff, including gardeners and low-level aides, required criminal defense attorneys. He described the justice system as 'weaponized,' citing examples like Secret Service members testifying before grand juries and the DOJ abandoning a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Department of Justice discovered a room containing Jack Smith's documents related to an investigation into Donald Trump. The documents were found in 'burn bags' typically used for destroying sensitive materials, with Blanche suggesting an agent may have intentionally preserved them. FBI Director Kash Patel and Dan Bongino also discussed finding sensitive documents tied to the 'Russiagate' investigation in similar burn bags.

Republican lawmakers are criticizing the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund that was established following a settlement with President Trump. The criticism emerges as details surface about a tense meeting involving special counsel Jack Smith. CBS News reports on the growing Republican opposition to the fund.

Former Justice Department prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been indicted for allegedly stealing and concealing Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report by hiding it under files labeled as cake recipes. She faces four criminal charges including obstruction of justice and theft of government property, with potential sentences up to 20 years. The case is notable for the contrast with former FBI Director James Comey, who was accused of similar conduct but was never prosecuted.

Democratic political figures face scrutiny over a candidate's obscure history amid $4M in attack ads, while various political controversies dominate headlines including allegations of fraud, classified document mishandling, and international diplomatic concerns.

A former prosecutor has been charged with federal crimes after allegedly sending a report on Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents to her personal email account. The charges relate to mishandling sensitive investigative materials regarding Trump's alleged hoarding of classified documents.

Former DOJ prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger was charged with stealing and transmitting confidential documents from special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump to her personal email accounts, disguising them as dessert recipes. She faces four criminal charges including obstruction of justice and theft of government property. Lineberger pleaded not guilty and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Former DOJ prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger was charged with stealing confidential documents from special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump by emailing them to personal accounts under disguised file names like dessert recipes. She faces four criminal charges including obstruction of justice and concealment of government records, with potential sentencing up to 20 years in prison.

Former Department of Justice prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been charged with felony counts of theft of government property after allegedly emailing herself a sealed investigative report related to the Trump documents investigation and attempting to conceal the files by disguising them as a bundt cake recipe. Lineberger, who worked as a managing assistant US attorney in Florida, faces two counts of theft and additional charges related to document alteration.