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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation & Jack Smith

13 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI is the defendant in the lawsuit and the subject of the personnel purge. The amicus briefs criticize the firings as illegal and damaging to the bureau's independence, potentially affecting its reputation and internal morale.
Jack Smith: The special counsel who led the investigation into Trump. His indictment was abandoned after Trump's re-election, and his team members were targeted in the purge, making him a central figure in the controversy.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Subject of interviews; its officials are being questioned, potentially affecting its reputation and operations.
Jack Smith: Former special counsel; his appointment was ruled illegal, leading to case dismissal.
Aug 20, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Mentioned in historical oversight context; its handling of investigations is part of the broader scrutiny.
Jack Smith: Former special counsel under investigation by OPR and DOJ; his legal battles are part of the broader political conflict.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation's Russian election interference investigation was the subject of John Durham's report.
Jack Smith: Jack Smith is the special counsel whose findings on Donald Trump's efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election and handling of classified documents are the subject of the report.
Jan 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI is affected by the Justice Department's politicization, with investigations into Trump's critics and a loss of career staff. Its independence is under scrutiny.
Jack Smith: Smith is mentioned as a special counsel who brought cases against Trump, but not directly involved.
Jul 28, 2026 · 429 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: FBI is mentioned regarding lab-leak theory, but it is not directly involved in this event. Its role is background.
Jack Smith: Former special counsel; referred for possible prosecution, unrelated to Fauci.
Jul 26, 2026 · 353 articles
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Jack Smith: Jack Smith, former Justice Department Special Counsel, stated that the riot would not have happened without Donald Trump.
Jan 06, 2026 · 8 articles
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Dec 17, 2025 · 6 articles
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Jack Smith: Jack Smith, as Special Counsel, led the investigations into Donald Trump that resulted in the subpoenaing of phone records. His investigative techniques have drawn criticism, though he maintains his office followed legal requirements.
Feb 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 31, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 14, 2026 · 61 articles
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May 20, 2026 · 11 articles
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