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Articles by Stephen Dinan

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

House chairman asks DOJ to investigate Jack Smith for lying to Congress

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan made a criminal referral to the Justice Department on Wednesday, asking prosecutors to see if they can bring charges against former Special Counsel Jack Smith for cagey statements he made about obtaining lawmakers' text messages.

July 22, 2026
A person holds a Minnesota state flag as federal immigration officers deploy tear gas Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota’s sanctuary policies survive DOJ challenge

A federal judge tossed out the Trump administration's challenge to Minnesota's sanctuary laws, ruling Monday that the state has the right to make decisions about how to use its resources, including the ability to decline to help the feds on illegal immigration.

July 20, 2026