Jim Jordan
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- Trump's endorsement collides with $1.3M effort to oust House ally
A primary race in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District features Trump-backed Andy Ogles facing Charlie Hatcher, who received an endorsement from Gov. Bill Lee. Ogles cites his endorsements from figures like Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan as proof of conservative alignment, while Hatcher is being challenged by the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition super PAC, which spent roughly $1.3 million against him.
- Trump's endorsement collides with $1.3M effort to oust House ally
A key congressional primary in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District pits Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles against Charlie Hatcher, who received an endorsement from Gov. Bill Lee. Despite Ogles having endorsements from President Donald Trump and leaders like Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan, he faces a challenge from the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition super PAC, which spent roughly $1.3 million favoring Hatcher.
- Catching Our Eye News Roundup, July 31, 2026
The article highlights multiple news stories, including Anthony Fauci’s private mockery of U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan in a 2020-2022 diary, rapper Afroman’s lawsuit against a deputy over a 2022 raid, anti-LGBTQ+ billboards in Ohio sponsored by Them Before Us, and a museum displaying soil from historical lynching sites in Ohio. It also mentions a film about Ohio’s addiction epidemic.
- MIKE DAVIS: Why criminal referral of Jack Smith was 100% justified
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.
- House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution
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. Jordan refers Jack Smith to DOJ for charges over alleged false testimony
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.
- House Republican accuses Smith of lying about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution
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.
- House Republican accuses Smith of lying about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution
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.
- Rep. Jim Jordan formally asks DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over congressional testimony
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.
- House Judiciary issues criminal referral against Jack Smith over alleged perjury
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 refers Jack Smith to DOJ over alleged false statement
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.
- Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ
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.
- Jack Smith hit with criminal referral as GOP moves testimony fight toward prosecution
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 hit with criminal referral as GOP moves testimony fight toward prosecution
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.
- House Republicans move to make Trump's border policies permanent
House Republicans advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, a bill aimed at codifying Trump's border policies by criminalizing visa overstays, ending 'catch and release' policies, and tightening asylum eligibility. The legislation, led by Rep. Chip Roy, cleared the House Judiciary Committee along party lines despite Democratic objections, which emphasized the need for ICE reforms and legal immigration pathways. The bill aligns with prior GOP efforts like H.R. 2 but excludes a nationwide E-Verify mandate.
- House Republicans move to make Trump's border policies permanent
House Republicans advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act through the House Judiciary Committee, aiming to criminalize visa overstays, end 'catch and release' policies, and expand border security measures. The bill, authored by Rep. Chip Roy, faces opposition from Democrats who argue it neglects ICE reforms and legal immigration pathways.
- Top US lawmaker demands briefing from Nandy on ‘news prominence’ plan
Jim Jordan, a top US lawmaker, warns the UK's culture secretary about a proposed plan to require social media companies to elevate trusted news. The plan, referred to as the 'news prominence' initiative, has prompted demands for a briefing from Jordan.
- Jim Jordan explores immigration deal with hard-liners amid floor impasse
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is negotiating with Rep. Chip Roy and hard-line conservatives to draft an immigration bill aimed at resolving a House floor impasse. Talks involve combining a sanctuary cities bill with elements of Roy's broader proposal, but uncertainty remains about whether the solution will satisfy Roy and other GOP holdouts. A procedural vote to reopen the floor is set for Tuesday.
- Capitol agenda: The GOP confronts its lost summer
Congress faces a stagnant summer with limited legislative progress before a five-week recess. House Republicans struggle to advance RECON 3.0, face uncertainty over emergency Iran funding, and encounter internal divisions over immigration measures. Key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledge challenges in meeting pre-midterm goals.
- Emotion and feelings: How Democratic Socialists' congressional insurgency could come back to bite them
Democratic Socialists of America achieved primary wins in New York, defeating representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman. Moderate Democrats and Republicans criticized the leftward shift, warning it could harm the party's broader appeal and electoral prospects.
- Emotion and feelings: How Democratic Socialists' congressional insurgency could come back to bite them
Democratic Socialists of America achieved primary victories in New York, defeating Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman. Republicans and moderate Democrats criticized the wins as evidence of radicalization, while progressive leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Democratic Party transformation. The outcomes have intensified internal Democratic Party divisions and provided Republicans with a political narrative for the midterms.
- Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor
Jim Jordan, a Trump loyalist and House judiciary committee chair, is linked to a group that received 'dark money' from an ICE detention contractor. The report highlights close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, a company profiting from anti-immigration crackdowns.
- Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor
A report links Trump administration official Jim Jordan to Geo Group, an ICE detention contractor that profits from anti-immigration crackdowns. Jordan, a House judiciary committee chair and Trump loyalist, is associated with a group receiving 'dark money' from the contractor.
- Ohio State University settles with hundreds of Strauss victims
Ohio State University settled with 279 victims of former doctor Richard Strauss for $100 million, ending most of an eight-year legal battle. Strauss, who sexually abused at least 177 male victims between 1979 and 1996, retired in 1998 and died in 2005. The university approved the settlement, with President Ravi Bellamkonda stating it is an important step forward.
- U.K. spy powers draw U.S. scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand
U.K. surveillance laws face U.S. scrutiny over potential encryption backdoor demands on companies like Apple, raising concerns about privacy, national security, and international trust in intelligence partnerships. Critics warn such measures could create vulnerabilities exploited by adversarial nations like China, Russia, and Iran.
- UK spy powers draw US scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand
U.K. surveillance laws face U.S. scrutiny over concerns they may force companies to weaken encryption or create backdoors without disclosure. Critics warn this could compromise privacy, national security, and international trust, with former officials citing risks of exploitation by hostile states like China.
- SPLC releases ‘Year in Hate’ report amid House grilling over fraud indictment
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released its 2025 'Year in Hate & Extremism Report' during a House Judiciary Committee hearing addressing its criminal indictment for allegedly paying undercover sources to 'foment hate.' The report claims hard-right movements have transitioned from 'extreme to establishment' under the Trump administration, while House Republicans criticized SPLC for mislabeling groups and Democrats defended its civil rights mission.
- FIRST ON FOX: ActBlue board members in hot seat as GOP probes 'serious' misconduct allegations
House Republican committees are expanding their investigation into ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of misconduct related to foreign donations and misleading Congress about fraud-prevention practices. GOP lawmakers are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents regarding their involvement in addressing these issues, as the platform faces accusations of stonewalling and withholding subpoenaed materials.
- New investigation says group linked to Jim Jordan got $250K from private prison company
A campaign-finance watchdog group reported that a super PAC aligned with Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan received a $250,000 contribution from GEO Group, a private prison company, following Jordan's vote for a bill that expanded ICE's budget and detention capacity. The Federal Election Commission was notified of the 'dark money' contribution, which occurred 11 days after the bill's passage.
- Trump flexes endorsement power as Army combat vet wins Texas GOP runoff
Alex Mealer, an Army combat veteran and Trump-backed energy executive, won the Texas GOP runoff for a Houston-based congressional seat against state Rep. Briscoe Cain. The race tested Trump's endorsement influence, with Mealer also supported by the Club for Growth and Rep. Jim Jordan, while Cain was endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott and conservative groups.
- Trump flexes endorsement power as Army combat vet wins Texas GOP runoff
Alex Mealer, an Army combat veteran and Trump-backed energy executive, won the Texas GOP runoff for a Houston congressional seat, defeating Rep. Briscoe Cain. The victory highlights Trump's influence in primary elections, as Mealer secured key endorsements from the president, Rep. Jim Jordan, and the conservative Club for Growth.
- GOP veteran defeats populist candidate in one of America's most conservative districts
Republican strategist Tom Sell defeated populist candidate Abraham Enriquez in a primary runoff for Texas's 19th Congressional District, a solidly conservative area. Sell, endorsed by key GOP leaders including Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, is poised to succeed retiring Rep. Jodey Arrington in the Republican stronghold.
- Jordan grills Soros-backed DA Descano in heated spat over soft-on-crime policy: 'This is almost laughable'
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting illegal immigrants back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.
- Jordan grills Soros-backed DA Descano in heated spat over soft-on-crime policy: 'This is almost laughable'
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting dangerous individuals back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.
- FBI questioning current and former CIA officials in DOJ probe into John Brennan's role in Russia assessment
The FBI is questioning current and former CIA officials as part of a Justice Department probe into former CIA Director John Brennan's role in the intelligence community's 2017 assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election. The investigation focuses on whether Brennan may have misled Congress during his testimony and if the assessment was influenced by the controversial Steele dossier. The probe gained momentum after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan referred Brennan to the Justice Department last year.
- FBI questioning current and former CIA officials in DOJ probe into John Brennan's role in Russia assessment
The FBI is questioning current and former CIA officials as part of a Justice Department probe into former CIA Director John Brennan's role in the intelligence community's 2017 assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election. The investigation focuses on whether Brennan may have misled Congress during his testimony and if the intelligence assessment was influenced by the Steele dossier. The probe gained momentum after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan referred Brennan to the Justice Department alleging false statements.
- Broadcasters urge Congress to reexamine Sports Broadcasting Act as games shift to streaming paywalls
The National Association of Broadcasters is urging Congress to reexamine the Sports Broadcasting Act as sports games shift to streaming paywalls, citing concerns over fan access and consumer-friendly platforms. The NAB opposes the current status quo, while some lawmakers argue that the act should remain unchanged. The debate centers around ensuring broad public access to sports programming.
- Jordan: Nation may be at point where president, top aides can’t be in same ballroom
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) suggested the U.S. may need to avoid having the president and top officials in the same ballroom following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. He implied security risks could prevent high-profile gatherings of senior leaders.
- Jim Jordan blames left-wing rhetoric after armed assailant disrupts WHCA Dinner
Rep. Jim Jordan blamed left-wing rhetoric for the armed disruption at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, praising President Donald Trump's composure and criticizing legal challenges to Trump's new ballroom project. The incident involved 31-year-old Cole Allen, who shot a Secret Service agent before being apprehended.
- FIRST ON FOX: SPLC’s legal woes grow as Jim Jordan fires latest salvo at left-wing group
The House Judiciary Committee, led by Jim Jordan, demanded documents from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following a federal indictment alleging the group funneled donor funds to extremist organizations. The investigation includes scrutiny of coordination between SPLC and the Biden DOJ/FBI, with Jordan accusing the nonprofit of misleading donors and improperly influencing civil rights enforcement.