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House Judiciary Committee Demands Special Counsel Documents

Special counsel Jack Smith speaks about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at a Department of Justice office in Washington. Smith asked a judge on Wednesday, Dec. 27, to bar

The House Judiciary Committee has expressed concerns regarding the potential purging of records by Special Counsel Jack Smith and prosecutors involved in investigations related to President-elect Donald Trump. The committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan and Rep. Barry Loudermilk, has demanded that all documents pertaining to the probes be submitted to Congress by the end of the month.

In a letter addressed to Smith, the committee emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability, stating that the Office of Special Counsel is not above scrutiny. They have requested information on various aspects of the investigations, including the use of FBI personnel on the team and any potential conflicts of interest.

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