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‘Imagine Everything’: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Breaks Silence In First TV Interview

Tampa Free Press

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July 3, 2026

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THE BREAKDOWN: In his first-ever television interview, former Special Counsel Jack Smith spoke exclusively with MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace on Deadline: White House. Smith discussed the upcoming elections, urging state attorneys general to prepare for extensive legal challenges and calling for public support for election workers. He also touched upon the investigative methods used during his [] ‘Imagine Everything’: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Breaks Silence In First TV Interview

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Variety

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· Jul 4, 2026

Rob Reiner Gets the ‘Last Laugh’ Against Trump in Secret Final Role as George Washington in Larry David’s HBO Show

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 2 of “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. A month before he died, Rob Reiner filmed his final role as George Washington in Larry David’s historical sketch comedy series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.” His appearance []

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· Jul 6, 2026

Open Doors Educational Advocates Helps Families Navigate the Special Education Journey

The Caregiver Collective Interview Series shares real stories from families caring for loved ones with special needs—offering a space for connection, understanding, and support. Guided by Wendy Javier of the Infinite Heart Initiative, the series highlights voices that remind families they are not alone.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Erika Kirk's selfless gesture to sobbing woman at Tyler Robinson hearing as Don Jr launches blistering attack on Charlie Kirk suspect: Live hearing updates

Erika Kirk's selfless gesture to sobbing woman at Tyler Robinson hearing as Don Jr launches blistering attack on Charlie Kirk suspect: Live hearing updates

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· Jul 1, 2026

Canberra media attempting to 'pull apart' One Nation following latest polls

On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray breaks down the latest One Nation polls, how the federal budget is unsettling the housing market, the threat of further mortgage pain for Australians, and more. “For the Canberra media, of course, they have one task, and that is to pull apart Pauline Hanson, to pull apart any and all of the ideas,” Mr Murray said. “One of the efforts that was clearly there with the Essential poll today … it comes out in The Guardian, was again sort of finding the holes that are there in the One Nation story.”

Metro

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· Jun 27, 2026

‘Perfect’ tribute to murdered Rob Reiner leaves TV viewers in tears

'As you wish'

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· Jun 26, 2026

Late-Night Host Breaks Down Honoring Staffer Who Died at 28

DavidPSamson/InstagramAndy Cohen broke down in tears during his show Thursday night, paying tribute to his former employee Kyra Samson, who died from brain cancer at age 28. The Bravo host became emotional, ending an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen by honoring Samson. “Before we go tonight, I have some devastating news to share from our ‘Watch What Happens Live’ family,” Cohen said. “This is hard for me to get through, but on Tuesday night, our beloved former production manager, Kyra Samson, passed away from brain cancer. She was only 28. During her four wonderful years with us, Kyra was known for her sweet smile and gentle demeanor, but she could also be a small-but-mighty enforcer.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

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Related coverage for "‘Imagine Everything’: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Breaks Silence In First TV Interview": Variety — Rob Reiner Gets the ‘Last Laugh’ Against Trump in Secret Final Role as George Washington in Larry David’s HBO Show. Vision Times — Open Doors Educational Advocates Helps Families Navigate the Special Education Journey. Daily Mail — Erika Kirk's selfless gesture to sobbing woman at Tyler Robinson hearing as Don Jr launches blistering attack on Charlie Kirk suspect: Live hearing updates. Sky News Australia — Canberra media attempting to 'pull apart' One Nation following latest polls. Metro — ‘Perfect’ tribute to murdered Rob Reiner leaves TV viewers in tears. The Daily Beast — Late-Night Host Breaks Down Honoring Staffer Who Died at 28