WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – The panel probing the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol plans to step up its investigation in the coming weeks, interviewing more members. members of Donald Trump’s cabinet and his campaign, as well as the US Secret Service members serve, the committee’s vice chairman said on Sunday. “We’re … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) – After losing the 2020 election, Donald Trump ignored close allies who told him his claims of widespread election fraud were false. true, and when followers of his false accusations flooded the United States Capitol, he sat back and watched. That is the narrative of the U.S. House of Representatives select … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) – Prosecutors asked jurors on Friday to convict Steve Bannon of contempt of Congress for dismissing a subpoena from a panel investigating last year’s assault on The US Capitol, accused Donald Trump’s former presidential adviser of illegal conduct, while defense hinted that he was targeted for political reasons. Prosecutors and defense … Read more
The House Select Committee is investigating the January 6 attack by House Speaker Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., sworn in before witnesses during the seventh public hearing of the House Select Committee. Institute to investigate the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol, in Washington, DC, US, July 12, 2022. Doug Mills/Pool via REUTERS Sign up … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of inciting a mob of spectators to attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in a last-ditch effort. to stay in power spurred by a tumultuous meeting with some of his most fervent supporters. The House committee also presented evidence that aides … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s former close adviser Steve Bannon told the congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol that he willing to testify, a change of heart days before he was tried for contempt of Congress. In a letter to the committee seen by Reuters, Bannon’s attorney, … Read more