House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about Trump prosecutions
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House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Smith for Closed-Door Deposition
JordanHouse Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Jack Smith for Closed-Door Deposition
Above: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan during a hearing Sept. 3, 2025. Image credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
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Metaculus Prediction
There's an 11% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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