Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments.
FILE - Former Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith departs at the end of a Republican-led deposition before the House Judiciary Committee as part of its oversight into DOJ investigations into President Donald Trump , on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec.
17, 2025. Former Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith accompanied by his attorney Lanny Breuer, leave after his closed-door interview with House Republicans at Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Washington. Former Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith departs after his closed-door interview with House Republicans at Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Washington. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, center, followed by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., the ranking member, left, depart at the end of a closed-door deposition from former Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith about his investigations into President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, arrives to interview former Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith for a sworn deposition as part of the oversight into DOJ investigations into President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. 17, 2025. is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said in a Fox News Channel interview on Monday night that Smith would appear before the panel on Jan. 22. A spokesman for Smith on Tuesday confirmed the committee hearing.Smith had already testified behind closed doors before the committee. A transcript released of that private deposition shows that Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without Trump. Smith led investigations into Trump’s hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election after the Republican president lost to Democrat Joe Biden. Both investigations resulted in indictments that were abandoned after Trump’s November 2024 presidential election win, with Smith citing Justice Department legal opinions that bar the indictment of a sitting president. One of Smith's lawyers, Lanny Breuer, said in a statement last week as a public hearing was being discussed: “Jack has been clear for months he is ready and willing to answer questions in a public hearing about his investigations into President Trump’s alleged unlawful efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his mishandling of classified documents.” Trump has said the Justice Department was weaponized against him as he was pursuing a return to the White House.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.St. Marys Elementary to remain closed Tuesday as crews remove bats found in buildingSplit Happens Ep. 6: Why courtroom etiquette matters more than you think▶Cold front to bring chilly temperatures to Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaDeSantis announces ‘historic’ rate reductions for Citizens Insurance policyholdersSheriff Waters on recent officer-involved shootingsFamily divided: News4JAX reporter Sophia Vitello good-naturedly grapples with her mom's Bills fandomFamily divided: News4JAX reporter Sophia Vitello good-naturedly grapples with her mom's Bills fandomBuffalo Bills fans make their presence known ahead of Sunday's playoff showdown0:55Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes Buffalo fans but predicts they'll be going home sadJaguars Jeopardy: Do you know as much about the Jags as our contestants?Airport therapy dogs win over Bills fans in Jacksonville | 'Best welcome we've ever had'Last call for Nights of Lights!Jags superfan from London explains his fandomJaguars fans across 'Duuuval' are ready to take on the Buffalo BillsLiam Coen's father, Tim, has been his inspiration throughout careerMan dies, another rescued after boating accident on Crescent Lake, FWC saysJaguars fans are hyped for Sunday's playoff gameNews4JAX tailgate ahead of the Jaguars playoff gameInflammatory comments made by Clay County School Board member addressed at Thursday meetingJacksonville protesters call for justice after ICE agent shoots, kills woman in Minnesota▶Moment of silence held outside Duval County Courthouse for woman killed by ICE in MinneapolisCommunity rallies behind Jacksonville father after wife’s tragic death following birth of 6th childCommunity rallies behind Jacksonville father after wife’s tragic death following birth of 6th childBreakdown of Jaguars Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills
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