Republicans in Congress Urge Justice Department to Investigate Former Prosecutor Jack Smith

NPR reports that House Republicans, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, have formally urged the Justice Department to investigate former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against President Trump. The article notes Smith has been a frequent target of Trump's social media criticism but provides limited detail on the specific allegations driving the investigation request; independent search results clarify that Jordan's referral centers on claims that Smith made false statements during congressional testimony in December, which Smith's legal team has denied. NPR's reporting, sourced to a named journalist at a major national outlet, reflects standard journalistic practice, though the article metadata provided lacks specifics on named sources or direct quotes from Republican officials or the DOJ that would strengthen the reporting. Watch for the DOJ's response to the formal referral and any developments in congressional proceedings, particularly given the partisan context around Smith's prosecutorial decisions and the disputed characterization of his testimony.