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Jack Smith tells House he does not understand Trump’s pardons for January 6 rioters – US politics live


Former special counsel says he ‘will not be intimidated’ by Trump insults as he gives evidence during tense hearing about investigations

Jack Smith testifies evidence showed Trump crimes in 2020 election effort

The committee is taking a recess for members to vote on the House floor. A reminder that today we’re expecting a vote on Department of Homeland Security funding bill that dozens of Democrats have vowed to vote against.

The top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, Jamie Raskin, praised Jack Smith’s handling of his investigations into the president. Raskin also noted the persistent denigration by Donald Trump as Smith conducted the probes.

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Publish date : 2026-01-22 19:58:00

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