As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falters

New York Times Tuesday 29 September 2026, 20:02 UTC By Devlin Barrett and Charlie Savage 1 min read

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A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.

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