Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Released Judiciary Testimony
January 1, 2026
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified in December about Trump’s cases, now public. NPR reports details.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified in December about Trump’s cases, now public. NPR reports details.
Millions face higher health care premiums as ACA subsidies expire. Bipartisan senators seek a compromise to restore them.
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