"Pence's Testimony Boosts Jan. 6 Investigation of Trump"

Former Vice President Mike Pence testified before special counsel Jack Smith's federal grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Smith is believed to be wrapping up his investigation and possibly preparing to indict Trump on charges that could include obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and insurrection. Smith has subpoenaed employees of two firms that Trump's campaign paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to turn up evidence of voter fraud, but both firms found no evidence of significant voter fraud. Smith is also scrutinizing Trump's fundraising after the election, which may have violated federal wire fraud laws. The investigation may not only implicate Trump, but also Fox News host Maria Bartiromo and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.