Politics
GOP Divisions Emerge Amidst Political Tensions
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) faces backlash after mistakenly linking former special counsel Jack Smith to Trump’s prosecution team. Meanwhile, Republicans are increasingly breaking with President Trump on various issues ahead of midterms, signaling a potential shift in party dynamics.
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The Hill
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) is facing accusations he tried to launch a conspiracy tying former special counsel Jack Smith to others who prosecuted President Trump — a line of questioning that unwound when the senator apparently confused two basketball teams. Schmitt seemed poised for a gotcha moment
2026-09-30 10:00 UTC