September 23, 2026

Jack Smith and Allies Respond to DOJ Criminal Referral

House Judiciary Chair Announces Criminal Referral

Fox News correspondent David Spunt reported that House Judiciary Chairman, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has issued a criminal referral to the Justice Department against former Special Counsel Jack Smith. This announcement was made during the segment ‘Special Report.’

Release of Crucial Transcripts

On Tuesday, House Republicans released six transcripts that provided a detailed look into former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation of President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. The House Judiciary Committee shared testimony from five prosecutors linked to Smith and a former Department of Justice watchdog agent.

Subpoena Controversy

The committee claims that investigators wrongly subpoenaed phone records belonging to over a dozen GOP lawmakers during the Arctic Frost investigation. Additionally, gag orders were secured, preventing lawmakers from finding out that the Biden-Harris Justice Department had accessed their records.

Ongoing Developments

This story is still developing, and readers are advised to check back for more updates.

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