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Sep 29, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify before lawmakers, affirming his indictments against President Trump despite threats of prosecution. The report also covers UK counter-terror police releasing five suspects in a suspected bomb plot targeting a US air base, while mediators work to broker a US-Iran deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear concessions. In sports, the Chicago Bears defeated the Eagles, the Giants acquired quarterback JJ McCarthy, and the Senate passed a bill to regulate college sports.

Topics discussed

Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee UK counter-terror police release suspects in bomb plot Mediators broker US-Iran deal on Strait of Hormuz US futures tick higher as oil prices retreat AP Sports: Bears beat Eagles, Giants acquire McCarthy AP Sports: Senate passes college sports regulation bill Sponsored segment: Venmo Debit Mastercard Sponsored segment: Just Food For Dogs in NYC
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