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Jul 22, 2026 Representative Jim Jordan pressed DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over his congressional testimony Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Using committee power to seek prosecution of a former Trump investigator risked turning oversight into retaliation.
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- Another Trump Investigator Targeted by GOP — House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan urged the DOJ to prosecute former special counsel Jack Smith, alleging he made false statements during testimony.
- Republican-controlled committee refers Jack Smith for criminal investigation — The House Judiciary Committee, led by Republican Jim Jordan, has referred former special prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigation, alleging he lied to Congress about access to text messages during his
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Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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