Jan. 23, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET
Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Featuring Glenn Thrush, Produced by Alex SternStella TanMary Wilson and Mooj Zadie, Edited by Brendan Klinkenberg and Michael Benoist. Contains music by Rowan NiemistoDan Powell and Pat McCusker. Engineered by Alyssa Moxley.
Three years after his appointment as special counsel, Jack Smith finally delivered the legal argument against President Trump on Thursday that he was never allowed to make in court.
Glenn Thrush, who reports on the Justice Department, explains what Mr. Smith told Congress and why his message is likely to make him Mr. Trump’s next target.
On Today’s Episode
By Glenn Thrush, who reports on the Justice Department for The New York Times.
Background Reading
- In his testimony, Jack Smith defended the decision to prosecute Mr. Trump.
- Here are four takeaways from what he said to a House committee.
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