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House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump

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The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

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  1. CNN

    Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December (opens CNN)

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    Jim Jordan, the Republican Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said he has issued a subpoena to former Special Counsel Jack Smith to privately testify before the committee in mid-December.

  2. The Federalist

    House Subpoenas Jack Smith Over Arctic Frost Fishing Expedition (opens The Federalist)

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    Jordan's letter demanded Smith appear to testify on Dec. 17, and instructed the former special counsel to turn over documents by Dec. 12.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

  4. Fox News

    Jack Smith subpoenaed for deposition with House Judiciary Committee (opens Fox News)

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    House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed former special counsel Jack Smith for a December 17 deposition regarding his Trump investigations.

  5. New York Post

    Ex-special counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed by House Republicans in review of Trump probes (opens New York Post)

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    House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan formally subpoenaed ex-special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday to appear for a deposition and answer questions for his probe into the prosecution of President Trump.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Jack Smith subpoenaed for House inquiry of Trump indictments (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Jack Smith said he would appear for a deposition later this month after House Republicans issued a subpoena.

  7. CBS News

    Jack Smith subpoenaed for closed-door testimony before House committee in probe of Trump prosecutions (opens CBS News)

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    A lawyer for former special counsel Jack Smith indicated he would comply with the subpoena for testimony.

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