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Special Counsel Subpoenas Records from GOP Linked to January 6

3/24/2026

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Special counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed records from Kash Patel, future FBI Director, linked to Republican figures tied to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Senator Chuck Grassley released internal Department of Justice records detailing these subpoenas, including phone and bank records for over 400 Republicans.
Grassley called the requests a 'wish list' and questioned the legitimacy.
Senator Ted Cruz labeled the probe a 'fishing expedition' and accused Smith of misleading Congress.

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Story summary

Special counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed records from Kash Patel, future FBI Director, linked to Republican figures tied to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Senator Chuck Grassley released internal Department of Justice records detailing these subpoenas, including phone and bank records for over 400 Republicans.
Grassley called the requests a 'wish list' and questioned the legitimacy.
Senator Ted Cruz labeled the probe a 'fishing expedition' and accused Smith of misleading Congress.