JUST IN:30 minutes ago, tension surged on Capitol Hill after special counsel Jack Smith formally demanded that Rep. Jim Jordan release the full video of his eight-hour, closed-door testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Read More :

JUST IN:30 minutes ago, tension surged on Capitol Hill after special counsel Jack Smith formally demanded that Rep. Jim Jordan release the full video of his eight-hour, closed-door testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Tension escalated on Capitol Hill Thursday after Special Counsel Jack Smith formally requested that Rep. Jim Jordan release the complete video recording of his eight-hour closed-door testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.

According to sources familiar with the matter, Smith’s office delivered a written demand seeking the full, unedited footage of Jordan’s testimony, citing the need for transparency and accuracy amid ongoing investigative proceedings. The request reportedly emphasizes that selective excerpts or summaries are insufficient for a comprehensive review of statements made during the session.

Jordan, who chairs the committee, appeared for the closed-door testimony earlier this month as part of a broader inquiry into matters tied to federal investigative conduct. While transcripts of portions of the session may be released at a later date, the full video has not yet been made public.

In a brief statement, a spokesperson for Jordan defended the confidentiality of committee proceedings, arguing that closed-door sessions are standard practice in sensitive investigations. “The committee will review the request and respond appropriately,” the statement said.

Legal analysts note that while special counsels have authority to seek relevant evidence, disputes over congressional materials can raise complex separation-of-powers questions. If negotiations fail, the matter could prompt a subpoena or court intervention.

As of Thursday afternoon, neither Smith’s office nor Jordan’s team had indicated whether discussions were underway to resolve the standoff. The development adds a new layer of friction between federal prosecutors and congressional Republicans, underscoring the high-stakes political and legal tensions surrounding the ongoing investigations.