How outlets cover Richard J. Durbin D · IL · SEN · Oct 8, 2026
Senate Democrats Demand Apology From Eric Schmitt Over Jack Smith Questioning
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Lead article · The Hill · CENTERDurbin demands Schmitt records and an apology for Jack SmithCommunity verdict
19 VOTESSenate Judiciary Democrats, led by Dick Durbin, demanded records and an apology after Sen. Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of perjury during a hearing. Texts obtained by The Hill do not name a team, and Schmitt’s office said he had not seen messages referencing Caitlin Clark.
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