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Schiff Investigates DOJ Firings Amid Trump Case Turmoil

9/8/2025

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Senator Adam Schiff leads a Democratic investigation into the firings from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team, citing abuse of power.
They request records from Ms. Bondi about the "draconian personnel actions" affecting DOJ employees.
The dismissals are linked to a "Weaponization Working Group" established by Ms. Bondi.
Schiff accuses the DOJ of attempting to obscure January 6 events.
Smith's cases against Trump encounter legal challenges, including a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

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Story summary

Senator Adam Schiff leads a Democratic investigation into the firings from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team, citing abuse of power.
They request records from Ms. Bondi about the "draconian personnel actions" affecting DOJ employees.
The dismissals are linked to a "Weaponization Working Group" established by Ms. Bondi.
Schiff accuses the DOJ of attempting to obscure January 6 events.
Smith's cases against Trump encounter legal challenges, including a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.