Senate Judiciary Committee to Question Special Counsel Jack Smith Over Dismissed Trump Cases
Source Summary
Special Counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump that were later dismissed, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. The hearing is titled "Oversight of Jack Smith's Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters," signaling the committee's critical stance toward the special counsel's office.
Why it matters
The hearing represents a significant political confrontation over the conduct of the special counsel's investigation into the former president, with direct implications for oversight of federal prosecutorial authority.
