Smith, Jack (Attorney)

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How the White House Manufactured a Narrative About a Trump Aide’s Call Logs

A release of selected records from the classified documents inquiry is a case study in how omitting context can create political ammunition.

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Senator Marsha Blackburn Sues Over Jack Smith’s Subpoena During Trump Inquiry

The lawsuit, brought by Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, tests the reach of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause.

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Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart

A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.

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How a Colorado School District Is Fighting Trump’s Anti-Transgender Push

Jefferson County, Colo., is one of the few public school systems to sue the Trump administration over demands that it revoke transgender protections or face funding cuts.

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