Key Facts

• Senator Eric Schmitt confused the names of two college basketball teams during a Senate hearing.
• The mistake occurred as he was accusing special counsel Jack Smith of lying under oath.
• The hearing involved Jack Smith, who is a special counsel in an ongoing investigation.
• The incident gained attention and was discussed by political analysts on a news show called "The Takeout."
• Schmitt is a Republican senator, and the hearing was a high-profile event.
• The confusion happened earlier in the week and led to growing fallout.
• Both Republican and Democratic strategists commented on the moment.
• The article was reported by CBS News.