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By the Patriot Watch Desk

Published September 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM ET · Updated October 1, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET

Sen. Blackburn sues Jack Smith over phone records seizure

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Times. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 18 hr ago, when Washington Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets. The most recent report came 43 min ago from New York Post.

Conservative & independent coverage (3)

New York Post 43 min ago

Sen. Marsha Blackburn sues ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith, says he illegally obtained her phone records ↗

Newsmax 16 hr ago

Blackburn Sues Jack Smith Over Subpoena of Cell Records - Newsmax ↗

Washington Times 18 hr ago

Sen. Marsha Blackburn sues Jack Smith for obtaining her phone records - Washington Times ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 30, 1:37 PM ET
18 hr ago

Washington Times

Sen. Marsha Blackburn sues Jack Smith for obtaining her phone records - Washington Times ↗

Sep 30, 4:02 PM ET
16 hr ago

Newsmax

Blackburn Sues Jack Smith Over Subpoena of Cell Records - Newsmax ↗

Oct 1, 7:27 AM ET
43 min ago

New York Post

Sen. Marsha Blackburn sues ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith, says he illegally obtained her phone records ↗

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