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Senators Could Sue Over Subpoenaed Records, Sparking Outrage

11/12/2025

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The U.S. government is considering legislation allowing senators whose phone records were subpoenaed to sue for up to $500,000.
Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed records from GOP Senators Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn, with no charges filed.
Critics, including Senator Chris Murphy, call the proposal outrageous because it would benefit senators at taxpayer expense.
The subpoenas covered a period around the January 6 Capitol attack to verify reports of influence attempts.

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The U.S. government is considering legislation allowing senators whose phone records were subpoenaed to sue for up to $500,000.
Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed records from GOP Senators Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn, with no charges filed.
Critics, including Senator Chris Murphy, call the proposal outrageous because it would benefit senators at taxpayer expense.
The subpoenas covered a period around the January 6 Capitol attack to verify reports of influence attempts.