# House Refers Jack Smith for Perjury | Annapolis News

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Published: 2026-07-24T00:25:43+00:00
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Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have formally referred Jack Smith to the DOJ over alleged perjury, claiming he knowingly misled them during a December deposition by omitting that he obtained text messages from 44 lawmakers via the National Archives — despite asserting toll records from subpoenas didn’t include message content. While Trump celebrates it as “Justice at Last,” Democrats like Jamie Raskin call it a politically charged distortion, insisting Smith wasn’t asked about alternative sources. Smith’s team says he told the truth, calling the referral an attempt to weaponize justice against a nonpartisan official. Legal experts note proving perjury may be tough, but obstruction charges could be viable — and now the DOJ must decide whether to act, exposing the tangled legal and political stakes in high-profile congressional probes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/309798aa794639d9

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