Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Addresses Senate Republicans on Trump Investigations

Why it matters locally: The investigations discussed by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, particularly those related to the 2020 election results, hold particular relevance for Georgia due to the state's significant role in the challenges to those results.

WASHINGTON – Former special counsel Jack Smith participated in a Senate hearing on Tuesday, addressing Republican senators' inquiries concerning his management of two criminal investigations involving former President Donald Trump. Smith, who served as the lead prosecutor for the Department of Justice, oversaw probes into Trump's efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. He also directed an investigation into Trump's possession of classified documents following his presidency. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reported on the proceedings.