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Jim Jordan Refers Jack Smith to DOJ Over Alleged False Statements

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department on July 22, 2026, alleging false statements during his congressional testimony. Smith's lawyers countered that the referral is unfounded, asserting that he provided truthful answers. House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin criticized the referral as baseless.

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House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department on July 22, 2026, alleging false statements during his congressional testimony. Smith's lawyers countered that the referral is unfounded, asserting that he provided truthful answers. House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin criticized the referral as baseless.

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