Jim Jordan alleges Jack Smith illegally accessed congressional phone records amid GOP speaker fight

Republican Representative Jim Jordan claimed former special counsel Jack Smith obtained phone logs and text records of 44 members of Congress without a warrant, calling it a "total separation of powers" violation. Jordan said the records included communications of the House speaker and other lawmakers, raising constitutional concerns.

Amid ongoing turmoil over the selection of a new House speaker, Jordan said he is negotiating with Rep. Chip Roy to incorporate a sanctuary‑city bill into broader legislation. The talks aim to satisfy hard‑line conservatives and help end the party infighting that has stalled the speaker election process.