Event Brief
New names emerge in Jack Smith's GOP phone records probe
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: DOJ emails reveal special counsel's focus on lawmakers linked to Trump’s legal challenges.
WHO: Department of Justice
WHAT: Identified House and Senate members interacting with Trump allies
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 9:57 AM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To investigate interactions during Trump's legal challenges
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