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Jack Smith to Testify Before Senate Judiciary Tuesday

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 11:57 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Sen. Chuck Grassley chairs the hearing titled “Oversight of Jack Smith’s Abuse of Authority and Targeting of Republicans.”
Republicans allege Smith obtained texts from 44 lawmakers and abused his authority.
Democrats say the hearing allows Smith to defend his investigations of U.S. President Donald Trump.

History

Historical Context

In 1973, the Senate Watergate hearings, led by Senator Sam Ervin, exposed President Richard Nixon’s abuse of power, culminating in his resignation. Ervin’s committee aired 30 days of televised sessions and compiled over 400 pages of transcripts, intensifying national scrutiny of executive misconduct. Today, Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley, echoing the partisan clash of Watergate. The hearing’s outcome may shape future congressional authority over investigations, reinforcing checks that once forced a president’s departure in American political history.

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Story summary

Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Sen. Chuck Grassley chairs the hearing titled “Oversight of Jack Smith’s Abuse of Authority and Targeting of Republicans.”
Republicans allege Smith obtained texts from 44 lawmakers and abused his authority.
Democrats say the hearing allows Smith to defend his investigations of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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