Here’s How This Shutdown Was Different Than Others

News Analysis The recent 43-day government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—resulted not from an impasse over a piece of legislation but from the deepening political divide in the country that has left politicians and voters alike spoiling for a fight, some experts say. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use

Most senators whose data was searched won’t seek damages under new law

Washington — Most of the Republican senators whose phone records were obtained by investigators as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s 2020 election probe said they won’t seek damages under a new law that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if their data is unknowingly seized. The provision was tucked into an appropriations bill that

Former Rep. Gohmert blasts Jack Smith for allegedly targeting his personal phone records in J6 probe

EXCLUSIVE: Former Rep. Louie Gohmert blasted ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith for allegedly targeting his personal phone records as part of his investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots, telling Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that his action “destroys the checks and balances that the founders counted on."

Former Rep. Louie Gohmert blasts Jack Smith for allegedly targeting his personal phone records in J6 probe

EXCLUSIVE: Former Rep. Louie Gohmert blasted ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith for allegedly targeting his personal phone records as part of his investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots, telling Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that his action “destroys the checks and balances that the founders counted on."