House Judiciary Committee refers former Special Counsel Jack Smith for criminal investigation

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has formally referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Department of Justice, alleging he provided false testimony to Congress regarding his investigation into the 2020 election. The referral is characterized by Democrats as a politically motivated retaliatory action, while the DOJ's response remains pending. The move marks a significant escalation in partisan conflict over the institutional integrity of federal prosecutions.