GOP pushes DOJ to probe Jack Smith for deposition inconsistencies

House Judiciary Committee Republican Jim Jordan asked the Justice Department to open a criminal probe into former special counsel Jack Smith, alleging he made false statements during a congressional deposition; Smith’s lawyers deny any false statements and say he answered truthfully. The referral follows new Senate-obtained documents showing Smith’s team reviewed text messages from 44 members of Congress during Trump-related investigations, which has fueled partisan debate over questions and disclosure. The DOJ confirmed it will investigate alleged criminal conduct.