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Watchdog agency investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

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An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.

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  1. The Daily Caller

    Jack Smith Under Investigation For Alleged Illegal Political Activity (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Federal authorities have reportedly opened an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith over allegations of illegal political conduct.

  2. Fortune

    Former prosecutor Jack Smith, who led criminal probes on Trump, is reportedly under investigation by Office of Special Counsel (opens Fortune)

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    Republican Senator Tom Cotton had reportedly asked the agency to investigate whether Smith's actions had been designed to influence the 2024 election.

  3. The Guardian

    Federal agency opens inquiry into ex-special counsel Jack Smith over Trump investigations (opens The Guardian)

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    Smith led investigations into Trump’s part in the January 6 Capitol attack and the mishandling of classified documents

  4. Thv11

    Jack Smith under federal investigation from Special Counsel Office (opens Thv11)

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    Smith was named a special counsel to investigate Trump before his reelection to a second term.

  5. Wfmy News 2

    Authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Smith was named a special counsel to investigate Trump before his reelection to a second term.

  6. CBS News

    Authorities launch probe into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity (opens CBS News)

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    Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.

  7. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Federal officials investigating Jack Smith, ex-Trump prosecutor (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Federal authorities investigating former special counsel Jack Smith, who indicted Trump (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who indicted then-candidate Donald Trump on multiple felony counts.

  9. UPI

    Office of Special Counsel investigates former special prosecutor Jack Smith (opens UPI)

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    Officials with the Office of Special Counsel are launching an investigation into Jack Smith, who oversaw criminal probes into President Donald Trump related to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

  10. Forbes

    Ex-Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith Probed For Alleged Election Interference (opens Forbes)

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    A probe comes after Republican Sen. Tom Cotton accused Smith of “unlawfully” seeking to influence the 2024 presidential election.

  11. PBS NewsHour

    Watchdog agency investigates ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the Wh…

  12. Newsweek

    Jack Smith faces federal investigation over Trump prosecutions (opens Newsweek)

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    Federal officials investigate ex-special counsel Jack Smith for alleged Hatch Act violations in Trump prosecutions.

  13. FOX 5 New York

    Watchdog agency investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.

  14. Al Jazeera

    US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.

  15. The Hill

    Government probes Trump prosecutor Jack Smith over alleged Hatch Act violations: Report (opens The Hill)

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    The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, per NBC News, is launching an investigation into former Justice Department prosecutor Jack Smith, who investigated President Trump's criminal cases.

  16. WHEC Rochester

    Watchdog agency investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the Wh…

  17. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Federal agency investigates former special counsel Jack Smith | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON — An agency that scrutinizes the conduct of federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated Donald Trump before he returned to office, following a request by a Republican senator.

  18. Breitbart News

    Office of Special Counsel Investigating Ex-Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Office of Special Counsel is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith who may have unlawfully targeted President Trump.

  19. Anchorage Daily News

    Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by Office of Special Counsel (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Smith, who pursued two cases against Donald Trump, is being investigated for potentially having violated the Hatch Act.

  20. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by independent political watchdog (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the Wh…

  21. Fox News

    Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation by government watchdog Office of Special Counsel (opens Fox News)

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    Former special counsel Jack Smith, who was tapped by Merrick Garland in 2022 for probes pertaining to Trump, is being investigated by the Office of Special Counsel for potential Hatch Act violation.

  22. AL.com

    Jack Smith, former Trump prosecutor, investigated by independent watchdog (opens AL.com)

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    It was not clear what basis exists to contend that Smith’s investigations were political in nature or that he violated the Hatch Act.

  23. Rolling Stone

    Trump's Admin Is Investigating Jack Smith, Who Prosecuted Him Over Jan. 6 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Donald Trump’s administration is investigating former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal investigations into Trump.

  24. WHDH Boston

    Watchdog agency investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the

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