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GOP rep. hits Jack Smith with criminal referral. Legal experts react 0 (0)

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday night asked the Justice Department to consider criminally charging special counsel Jack Smith, who previously prosecuted President Donald Trump, according to a letter sent to DOJ obtained by CNN. Jordan alleges Smith misled the committee in closed-door testimony late last year. Jordan’s concerns are largely based around Smith’s team of prosecutors obtaining text messages between Trump administration officials and members of Congress in their investigation of Trump and his top aides’ response to his 2020 election loss, according to the criminal referral letter Jordan sent to DOJ. CNN [See More…]

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Iran war: ~100 US soldiers injured in past 14 days, Pentagon says 0 (0)

Nearly 100 US service members have suffered some level of injury since July 7, the Pentagon said, as the United States and Iran exchanged another night of strikes. A Pentagon spokesperson said most of the almost 100 injuries suffered by American troops were “minor concussions.” CNN’s Betsy Klein has the details, and Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) and Laura Coates’ panel discuss the injury disclosure and the state of play in Iran. 0:00 “A particularly violent moment” in Iran war 3:30 Democratic rep. reacts to Pentagon’s “lack of transparency” on soldier injuries 6:19 Why did Trump admin. wait 14 days to [See More…]

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‘Really big signs’: Enten on FL Dem adding to string of special election flips 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down Democrat Emily Gregory’s win in the Palm Beach special state House election district that includes President Donald Trump’s Florida home of Mar-a-Lago. Also, Democratic and Republican strategists debate the impact Democrats’ special election wins will have in the 2026 midterm elections this Fall. 0:00 Enten compares FL Dems’ margin of victory in Trump’s home district to 2024 results 1:37 How are Democrats faring nationwide in recent special elections? 3:43 GOP strategist on how special elections may impact midterm races 7:59 Democratic strategist says the Florida House result is “a flashing red light” [See More…]