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In newly released testimony, Jack Smith defends his investigations into Trump

By Scott Detrow,

Luke Garrett

Published January 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM CST

Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke with lawmakers behind closed doors in December. That testimony is now public.

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Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

Luke Garrett

Luke Garrett is an Elections Associate Producer at NPR News.

What's ahead for the weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s in 2026

Sydney Lupkin, Scott Detrow

There's a new pill and new ways to pay for the weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s.
How Yo-Yo Ma melds music with the outdoors for the podcast Our Common Nature

Scott Detrow, Mallory Yu, Avery Keatley

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ana Gonzalez and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their new podcast Our Common Nature from WNYC, which connects music with nature and place.
California study has lessons for efforts to protect workers from excessive heat

Alejandra Borunda

A new study finds that California's rules protecting workers from excessive heat likely save dozens of lives every year. This comes as the federal government considers national heat-protection rules.
Thousands of people turn out for NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration

Brigid Bergin

New York City has a new mayor. Zohran Mamdani is the city's first Muslim mayor and a democratic socialist.
Tips from Life Kit to set you up for success in 2026

Scott Detrow, Marielle Segarra

Sometimes life can get in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR's Life Kit podcast host Marielle Segarra gives us some practical, daily life tips to set us up for success in 2026.