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politics2 days ago•7 min saved

Declassified Docs Reveal FBI Tracked Wiles' Calls and Trump Family Travel in Mar-a-Lago Probe

Declassified documents released by the White House reveal that the FBI monitored the phone activity of Susie Wiles and tracked the travel of Melania and Barron Trump during the 'Plasmic Echo' investigation. Records show agents cataloged Wiles' calls with attorneys, campaign staff, and Secret Service contacts between February and May 2023. The surveillance occurred under the Biden administration, which approved the probe despite warnings it could disrupt the democratic process.

via Fox News|

#fbi-surveillance #jack-smith #mar-a-lago-raid

politics2 days ago

Senate Democrats Demand Grassley Apologize for Schmitt’s Basketball Blunder

Senate Democrats have formally requested that Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley apologize to former special counsel Jack Smith for a viral gaffe by Sen. Eric Schmitt. During a September 29 hearing, Schmitt incorrectly accused Smith of perjury by claiming he attended an NBA game in Atlanta on February 3, 2024, to coordinate with prosecutor Fani Willis. Smith was actually at a women’s college basketball game in Maryland. Democrats argue Schmitt failed basic due diligence and used unverified documents to attack Smith, while Republicans maintain Smith is the one who owes an apology to the public.

via Politico|

#chuck-grassley #eric-schmitt #fani-willis

politics3 days ago•5 min saved

Declassified Records Contradict Jack Smith’s Senate Testimony on John Brennan Meeting

Newly declassified White House records reveal that two assistant special counsels under Jack Smith met with former CIA Director John Brennan in November 2023 to discuss expert testimony for the classified documents case against Donald Trump. This contradicts Smith’s recent testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he stated he had 'never met' Brennan. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley called Smith’s response 'highly evasive and misleading,' arguing the meeting constituted consultation during Smith's tenure. The records also include redacted notes from CIA headquarters. Smith's office and the Justice Department did not respond to requests for comment.

via Fox News|

#declassified-documents #donald-trump #jack-smith

politics3 days ago•6 min saved

Declassified Records Reveal Smith Team Met with Brennan, Contradicting Congressional Testimony

Newly declassified White House records show that two assistant special counsels under Jack Smith met with former CIA Director John Brennan in November 2023 to discuss expert testimony for the classified documents case against Donald Trump. This contradicts Smith's recent testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he stated he had 'never met' Brennan. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley called Smith's response 'highly evasive and misleading,' arguing the meeting constituted consultation during Smith's tenure. The records also include redacted notes from CIA headquarters. Smith's office and the Justice Department did not respond to requests for comment.

via Fox News|

#chuck-grassley #declassified-records #jack-smith

politics6 days ago•11 min saved

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Attends 'Power to the People' Festival in 'No Kings' Shirt

Former special counsel Jack Smith attended the 'Power to the People' music festival in Maryland on Saturday, wearing a 'No Kings' t-shirt. He was recognized by Dave Grohl, who dedicated 'My Hero' to him, and was seen wearing a Bruce Springsteen shirt by fans. This follows his recent Senate testimony defending his dismissed prosecutions of President Trump.

via HuffPost|

#bruce-springsteen #dave-grohl #donald-trump

music6 days ago•21 min saved

Dave Grohl Honors Late Mother and New Friend Jack Smith During Foo Fighters' Power to the People Set

Dave Grohl dedicated the song 'My Hero' to a new friend named Jack Smith and paid tribute to his late mother during the Foo Fighters' performance at the Power to the People festival on October 3, 2026.

via Consequence of Sound|

#dave-grohl #foo-fighters #jack-smith

politics6 days ago•3 min saved

Schmitt’s Perjury Trap Collapses After Basketball Mix-Up Exposes Flawed Strategy

Sen. Eric Schmitt’s attempt to accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury failed after he confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes. The error revealed a deeper strategic flaw: even if Schmitt’s facts were correct, placing Smith in Atlanta would not have proven coordination with Georgia prosecutors. The incident overshadowed the broader hearing on Smith’s investigations into President Trump.

via Daily Kos|

#caitlin-clark #eric-schmitt #fani-willis

politics7 days ago•5 min saved

Schmitt doubles down on Jack Smith perjury blunder as GOP faces backlash

Republican Senator Eric Schmitt has refused to apologize for his viral error during the September 29 testimony of former special counsel Jack Smith, where he mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball game mix-up. While the incident overshadowed the substantive debate over Smith's dismissed probes into President Trump, Schmitt has doubled down on his position, claiming ignorance of the context. The gaffe has drawn widespread criticism from both parties, with Democrats labeling it a 'slow-mo train wreck' for the GOP and conservatives questioning the quality of congressional staff. The controversy has further polarized the political landscape, with Republicans continuing to push for a Justice Department inquiry into Smith's conduct, while Democrats argue the probes were legally justified.

via Fox News|

#2026-elections #congressional-gaffes #eric-schmitt

politics7 days ago•25 min saved

Schmitt's Jack Smith Hearing Blunder Resurfaces as He Refuses to Apologize

Former special counsel Jack Smith's Sept. 29 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee was derailed by a viral gaffe from Sen. Eric Schmitt, who mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball mix-up. While Democrats called the moment a 'slow-mo train wreck' for the GOP, Schmitt has doubled down on his error, refusing to apologize and claiming ignorance of the context. The incident has overshadowed the substantive debate over Smith's dismissed probes into President Trump, with Republicans continuing to push for a Justice Department inquiry into his conduct.

via Alternet|

#2026-midterm-elections #eric-schmitt #gop

politics7 days ago•10 min saved

Schmitt Withdraws from C-SPAN After Gaffe; Sources Reveal He Ignored Warnings on Unvetted Texts

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) pulled out of a scheduled C-SPAN appearance with Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) following his viral blunder during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. During the hearing, Schmitt incorrectly accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury by claiming Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks game in February 2024 to conspire with a Georgia prosecutor. Smith clarified he actually attended a women's basketball game in College Park, Maryland, involving the Iowa Hawkeyes. While Schmitt defended his actions in a Politico interview, MS NOW reports he was warned by committee staff that the text messages he used as evidence were unvetted. The incident has intensified scrutiny on GOP strategy and Schmitt's potential 2028 vice-presidential ambitions.

via huffpost.com|

#2026-elections #c-span #eric-schmitt

politics8 days ago•7 min saved

Schmitt’s ‘Conspiracy’ Collapses: He Mistook a Caitlin Clark Game for an NBA Match

Sen. Eric Schmitt’s attempt to expose a conspiracy between former special counsel Jack Smith and Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis failed spectacularly during a Senate hearing. Schmitt claimed Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks game on Feb. 3, 2024, to collude with Willis, but video evidence proved Smith was actually watching a women’s college basketball game in Maryland. The gaffe, which Schmitt refused to apologize for, highlighted the lack of vetting in Republican-led investigations and drew sharp criticism from Democrats and conservative influencers alike.

via Defector|

#caitlin-clark #eric-schmitt #fani-willis

politics8 days ago•5 min saved

Schmitt’s ‘Gotcha’ Fails as Klobuchar Corrects Hawks/Hawkeyes Mix-Up

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Sept. 29, 2026, Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt attempted to expose former special counsel Jack Smith for perjury by claiming he attended an NBA game in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2024. Schmitt’s evidence was flawed; he confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Smith was actually at a women’s college basketball game in Maryland featuring star Caitlin Clark. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) exposed the error, forcing Schmitt to retract his accusation. The incident highlighted a failure in Republican efforts to discredit Smith’s investigations into Trump.

via Los Angeles Times|

#amy-klobuchar #caitlin-clark #eric-schmitt

politics10 days ago•2 min saved

Schmitt’s Basketball Blunder Overshadows Smith’s Defiant Senate Testimony

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, defending his dismissed probes into President Donald Trump. The hearing was dominated by a factual error from Sen. Eric Schmitt, who mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a mix-up between an NBA game in Atlanta and a women’s college game in Maryland. Smith maintained his investigations were evidence-based and stated he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution, while Republicans criticized his methods as an abuse of power.

via Salon.com|

#congressional-hearings #donald-trump #eric-schmitt

politics10 days ago•11 min saved

GOP Senators Embarrassed by Jack Smith Testimony and Fact-Checking Gaffes

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, defending his dismissed investigations into President Donald Trump. The hearing was dominated by factual errors from Republican senators, including Sen. Eric Schmitt’s confusion between an NBA game and a women’s college basketball game, and Sen. Josh Hawley’s incorrect claim that Smith searched Melania Trump’s personal drawers. Smith asserted he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution and defended his staff, while Republicans characterized his actions as an abuse of power.

via HuffPost|

#donald-trump #eric-schmitt #jack-smith

politics10 days ago•17 min saved

GOP’s Jack Smith hearing collapses after Schmitt’s basketball mix-up

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 29, 2026, defending his dismissed probes into President Donald Trump. The hearing was dominated by a viral gaffe from Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), who mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball game mix-up, confusing an NBA game in Atlanta with a women’s college game in Maryland. Smith stated he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution, while Republicans criticized his methods as an abuse of power.

via The Independent|

#caitlin-clark #donald-trump #eric-schmitt