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Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is reported to have testified before the Senate. The headline offers no further details on which committee questioned him, what he said, or whether the session was public. If confirmed, it would mark his first public accounting of cases that were dropped after Trump's 2024 election win.

The Smithsonian Institution, and its National Museum of American History in particular, has become the latest institution drawn into the Trump administration's push against museums and cultural bodies it accuses of pushing ideological narratives. The administration has pressured Smithsonian leadership over exhibitions and content, prompting debate about political interference in museums, historical accuracy, and the independence of publicly funded cultural institutions.

Aaron Parnas is reporting breaking news that Republicans stormed out of a hearing as Donald Trump was implicated in crimes, with proceedings led by special counsel Jack Smith erupting in explosive moments. The report covers what the hearing's developments could mean for Trump, and reactions online are focused on the political fallout and the dramatic walkout.