POLITICS09/30/26

Jack Smith Senate Judiciary Testimony

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his Trump investigations.

Photo: New Republic

FRAMING New Republic emphasized Trump Guilt Established

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

▸Smith told the committee his investigation found proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump committed serious crimes. — New Republic
▸Smith said he would prosecute a former president again on the same facts, regardless of party. — New Republic
▸Senator Eric Schmitt accused Smith of perjury over an alleged Hawks game attendance, then refused to keep the evidence board visible. — New Republic
▸Smith denied attending a Hawks game in Atlanta and said he had never met with Fani Willis or Nathan Wade. — New Republic

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

▸Mollie Hemingway, as reported by RedState, expressed strong outrage over a revelation described as the "Arctic Frost" disclosure from Smith. — RedState

Guilfoyle Defamation Lawsuit Filed

Trump donor Eric Deters sued Kimberly Guilfoyle for defamation on October 15, 2026.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 12: Trump and Rubio reportedly weighing firing Ambassador Guilfoyle amid misconduct allegations

Oct 14: Guilfoyle forced to resign as Greece ambassador

Friday: Donor Eric Deters sues Guilfoyle for defamation

Left: Donor says suit could shake Trump's whole team.

Right: Lawsuit follows Trump-requested resignation Tuesday.

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a challenge to Montgomery County, Maryland's magnet school admissions policy.

Left: Court may strike policies limiting Asian students.

Right: Justices take up race-based admissions discrimination.

Federal judge issues preliminary injunction restoring White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 14: Judge Timothy Kelly extended the block on Trump administration's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

Thursday: Judge extends White House press access indefinitely

Left: Court delivers 'major win' for press freedom

Right: Access extended indefinitely; Trump to appeal

Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving Russia sanctions under the Lindsey Graham-named law, drawing bipartisan criticism.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Saturday: Trump signs executive order waiving Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Graham Act.

Sunday: Executive order signed two days before sanctions took effect

Left: A gift to Putin, a slap at Graham's legacy

Right: Energy relief, acting in national interest