President uses social media post to deny reports that he was willing to ease sanctions in return for ‘concrete’ steps over its nuclear program

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Former US special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, fielding questions about his past investigations into president Donald ⁠Trump as the Justice Department ⁠ramps up scrutiny of his ​work.

Republican lawmakers, who have repeatedly blasted Smith for what they see as vindictive, politically driven prosecutions of Trump and his allies, will likely allege Smith abused his authority and targeted conservatives in his investigations.