Jan. 6 panel votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt
3 years ago

Jan. 6 panel votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection voted Wednesday to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions — but the panel agreed to let him come back for another try. Even though Mr. Clark previously had the opportunity to make these claims on the record, the Select Committee will provide him another chance to do so.” Thompson said the committee was still proceeding with the contempt vote “as this is just the first step of the contempt process.” The recommendation of criminal contempt charges against Clark will now go to the full House for a vote, though that is expected to be delayed until after the Saturday deposition. In a transcript of Clark’s aborted Nov. 5 interview released by the panel Tuesday, staff and members of the committee attempted to persuade the former Justice Department official to answer questions about his role as Trump pushed the department to investigate his false allegations of widespread fraud in the election. Thompson wrote in Clark’s subpoena that the committee’s probe “has revealed credible evidence that you attempted to involve the Department of Justice in efforts to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power” and his efforts “risked involving the Department of Justice in actions that lacked evidentiary foundation and threatened to subvert the rule of law.” Lawmakers on the Jan. 6 panel have vowed to hold any witness who doesn’t comply in contempt as they investigate the worst attack on the Capitol in two centuries.

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Many in government are worried about Trump’s return. At DOJ, they’re terrified.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Many in government are worried about Trump’s return. At DOJ, they’re terrified.

Politico  

While alarm over Trump’s return is widespread throughout the federal bureaucracy, it is perhaps most acute at the Justice Department, which was at the center of many of the major controversies of his first term. “Many federal employees are terrified that we’ll be replaced with partisan loyalists — not just because our jobs are on the line, but because we …

Trump actually did appoint coup-backing Jeffrey Clark as acting attorney general: report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump actually did appoint coup-backing Jeffrey Clark as acting attorney general: report

Raw Story  

In the waning days of former President Donald Trump's first term, he weighed a plan to install DOJ official Jeffrey Clark as his acting attorney general, only to apparently decide against it after the threat of mass resignations at the DOJ convinced him it would backfire. According to Politico, attorney Harry MacDougald said on Thursday during Clark's disciplinary hearing that …

Trump ally Jeffrey Clark disciplinary hearing begins over role trying to overturn 2020 election
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump ally Jeffrey Clark disciplinary hearing begins over role trying to overturn 2020 election

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark’s efforts to help then-President Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election were characterized Tuesday as a coup attempt by Washington, D.C., Office of Disciplinary Counsel at a hearing to determine if Clark should be sanctioned. Clark suggested the letter be sent to Georgia indicating that the Justice Department was investigating irregularities in the …

Ex-Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court finds
9 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court finds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An appeals court denied Trump White House official Peter Navarro ‘s bid to stave off his jail sentence on contempt of Congress charges Thursday. But a three-judge panel of the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. disagreed, finding his appeal wasn’t likely to reverse his conviction. Former White House adviser Steve Bannon previously received a four-month sentence but …

Judge denies Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison while appealing contempt of Congress case
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge denies Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison while appealing contempt of Congress case

Associated Press  

A federal judge on Thursday denied Trump White House official Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. But U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said that Navarro must report to serve his sentence when ordered …

Judge denies Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison while appealing contempt of Congress case
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge denies Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison while appealing contempt of Congress case

LA Times  

Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro talks to the media as he leaves the federal courthouse in Washington in January. A federal judge on Thursday denied Trump White House official Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack …

Trump White House official Peter Navarro loses his bid for a new contempt of Congress trial
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump White House official Peter Navarro loses his bid for a new contempt of Congress trial

Associated Press  

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a bid for a new trial for Peter Navarro, a Trump White House official convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack. Navarro, who served as a White House trade adviser under President Donald Trump, was found guilty by a jury in Washington’s federal …

Mark Meadows presents threat to 'high-level officials' who aided Trump's insurrection
1 year, 1 month ago

Mark Meadows presents threat to 'high-level officials' who aided Trump's insurrection

Raw Story  

Mark Meadows has reportedly reached an immunity agreement with special counsel Jack Smith in exchange for his testimony. The former White House chief of staff has, according to reports, spoken to Smith's team at least three times, including once before a federal grand jury that indicted Trump in August on four counts related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 …

Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark was acting within the scope of his official duties when he wrote a letter expressing concern about alleged problems with the 2020 election in Georgia, his lawyer said Monday as he sought to move charges against Clark to federal court. The indictment says Clark wrote a letter after the November 2020 election …

Ex Trump aide Peter Navarro found guilty of contempt of Congress for defying January 6 committee
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex Trump aide Peter Navarro found guilty of contempt of Congress for defying January 6 committee

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former Donald Trump adviser who refused to testify to …

Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoena
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoena

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Trump White House official Peter Navarro was found guilty Thursday of contempt of Congress charges for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The verdict came after a short trial for Navarro, who served as a White House trade adviser under President Donald Trump and later promoted the …

Peter Navarro declines to defend himself in contempt trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Peter Navarro declines to defend himself in contempt trial

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro declined to testify in his …

Jury selection begins in contempt case against ex-Trump White House official Peter Navarro
1 year, 3 months ago

Jury selection begins in contempt case against ex-Trump White House official Peter Navarro

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jury selection began Tuesday in the case against former Trump White House official Peter Navarro, who was charged with contempt of Congress after he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Navarro, a former economics professor, served as a White House staffer under then-President Donald Trump and later …

“Criminal motivations”: Experts say Fani Willis just “skillfully” used Meadows’ words against him
1 year, 4 months ago

“Criminal motivations”: Experts say Fani Willis just “skillfully” used Meadows’ words against him

Salon  

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis laid out her case against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in a filing to a federal judge who shot down the ex-Trump aide's attempt to avoid arrest this week. Willis' filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones on Wednesday rejected Meadows' and former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark's bids to …

Trump's chief of staff subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith: CNN
1 year, 10 months ago

Trump's chief of staff subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith: CNN

Raw Story  

Special counsel Jack Smith, the key figure leading the criminal investigation into January 6, has issued a subpoena against former President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, CNN reported on Wednesday. "Special counsel Jack Smith’s office is seeking documents and testimony related to January 6, and Meadows received the subpoena sometime in January, the source said. "The move to …

Revealed: Secret block placed on DOJ phone search of J6 Freedom Caucuser
1 year, 10 months ago

Revealed: Secret block placed on DOJ phone search of J6 Freedom Caucuser

Raw Story  

A federal appeals court issued a secret hold that temporarily blocks the Justice Department from searching the phone of Rep. Scott Perry, the chair of the far-right Freedom Caucus and a key figure who helped former President Donald Trump try to overturn the 2020 presidential election, reported POLITICO on Monday. The Dec. 28 ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Beryl …

Trump Org. was secretly held in contempt for hindering probe
2 years ago

Trump Org. was secretly held in contempt for hindering probe

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s company impeded a grand jury investigation last year by repeatedly failing to turn over evidence in a timely fashion, leading to a secret contempt finding and a $4,000 fine, according to court records made public Tuesday. Merchan vaguely referenced the Trump Organization’s contempt proceeding while presiding over the company’s criminal trial, saying he would wait …

DOJ asks judge to hold Trump's office in contempt of court over classified documents: report
2 years ago

DOJ asks judge to hold Trump's office in contempt of court over classified documents: report

Raw Story  

On Thursday, The Washington Postreported that Justice Department prosecutors are asking a federal judge to hold former President Donald Trump's office in contempt of court, following the discovery of new classified documents stashed at a Trump property despite his legal team's repeated assurances they had already handed over all such material. "In recent days, Justice Department lawyers have asked U.S. …

Jeffrey Clark Investigated By DOJ On Jan. 6-Related Violations, D.C. Bar Filing Says
2 years, 3 months ago

Jeffrey Clark Investigated By DOJ On Jan. 6-Related Violations, D.C. Bar Filing Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Federal authorities looking into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection are investigating former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark for conspiracy, obstruction and making false statements, a recent filing by the D.C. Bar published on Wednesday showed, according to multiple news reports. Clark, a former environmental lawyer in the DOJ’s Civil Division, is also facing ethics charges from the …

Judge mocks Peter Navarro’s complaint in contempt of Congress case
2 years, 3 months ago

Judge mocks Peter Navarro’s complaint in contempt of Congress case

Raw Story  

A federal judge on Monday denied former top Trump White House advisor and conspiracy theorist Peter Navarro‘s claims in his contempt of Congress case, highlighting several including his claim of selective prosecution and “unlawful political interference.” Navarro was arrested in June for failing to comply “in any way” with a subpoena issued by the U.S. House Select Committee on the …

‘Ominous signs for Trump’: Legal expert explains why DOJ probe is probably further along than anyone suspects
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Ominous signs for Trump’: Legal expert explains why DOJ probe is probably further along than anyone suspects

Raw Story  

During a segment on MSNBC this Wednesday, the panel discussed the public perception of what's going on behind the scenes in regards to the Department of Justice's plans, if any, to prosecute former President Donald Trump in light of the evidence coming from the hearings held by the Jan. 6 committee. The Washington Post reported on Tuesday night that the …

Bannon contempt-of-Congress trial to begin in earnest
2 years, 5 months ago

Bannon contempt-of-Congress trial to begin in earnest

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lawyers for longtime Trump adviser Steve Bannon unsuccessfully requested a …

Contempt of Congress trial for former Trump adviser Bannon begins
2 years, 5 months ago

Contempt of Congress trial for former Trump adviser Bannon begins

Al Jazeera  

US prosecutors have accused former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon of wilfully ignoring a congressional subpoena in open defiance of the US government. Bannon’s trial for contempt of Congress charges, stemming from refusing to hand over information subpoenaed by a congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, began on Tuesday. The Supreme Court in January ruled …

Feds search Trump-era official’s home, subpoena GOP leaders
2 years, 6 months ago

Feds search Trump-era official’s home, subpoena GOP leaders

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal agents searched a former top Justice Department official’s home and seized records from key Republicans in at least five states linked to Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, in what were clear signs that authorities are ramping up their investigation of associates of the former president. Authorities on Wednesday searched the Virginia home of Jeffrey …

Jan. 6 committee outlines how GOP congressman Scott Perry pushed to restructure Justice Department
2 years, 6 months ago

Jan. 6 committee outlines how GOP congressman Scott Perry pushed to restructure Justice Department

Raw Story  

In the days leading up to the Jan. 6, 2020, attack on the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry pushed to restructure the Department of Justice as former President Donald Trump and his allies led efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The U.S. House committee investigating the Capitol riot subpoenaed Perry, R-10th District, last year, citing his involvement in attempts …

Former Trump official complains that feds put Jeffrey Clark 'in the streets in his pajamas' during raid
2 years, 6 months ago

Former Trump official complains that feds put Jeffrey Clark 'in the streets in his pajamas' during raid

Raw Story  

A former Trump administration official complained about the FBI raid of a former Justice Department official who is implicated in Donald Trump's plot to overturn his election loss. Russ Vought, the president of the Center for Renewing America and former director of the Office of Management and Budget, called the raid a civil rights violation against Jeffrey Clark, who had …

Feds raid home of former Trump DOJ official who wanted agency to declare election illegitimate
2 years, 6 months ago

Feds raid home of former Trump DOJ official who wanted agency to declare election illegitimate

Raw Story  

Federal law enforcement officials have raided the home of former Trump Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark, who pushed to have the department formally declare that the results of the 2020 election were illegitimate. ABC News reports that federal agents conducted a search of Clark's home in Virginia on Wednesday morning, just one day before the House Select Committee investigating …

Former acting Trump AG will publicly testify there's no proof of widespread election fraud
2 years, 6 months ago

Former acting Trump AG will publicly testify there's no proof of widespread election fraud

Raw Story  

The man whom former President Donald Trump appointed to be his acting attorney general in the wake of Bill Barr's resignation will publicly testify to the House Select Committee investigating January 6th on Thursday that there is no proof that the 2020 election was stolen. CNN has obtained a copy of Rosen's pre-prepared remarks and they show the former Trump …

Opinion: America was lucky Trump didn’t seize control of the DOJ
2 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: America was lucky Trump didn’t seize control of the DOJ

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Elliot Williams is a CNN legal analyst. Elliot Williams Courtesy Elliot Williams Thursday’s hearing of the select congressional committee investigating the January 6 attack featured testimony from three men who are not household names but held jobs of indescribable importance in the American legal system: Jeffrey A. Rosen, former acting attorney general; Richard Donoghue, former acting deputy attorney …

Justice Dept. raids home of Jeffrey Clark, former agency official scrutinized in Jan. 6 inquiry
2 years, 6 months ago

Justice Dept. raids home of Jeffrey Clark, former agency official scrutinized in Jan. 6 inquiry

LA Times  

Federal investigators on Wednesday searched the Virginia home of Jeffrey Clark, the former Justice Department official who pushed the department, at then-President Trump’s request, to get involved in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. Russ Vought, former director of the Office of Management and Budget under Trump, decried Wednesday’s search on Twitter, saying agents searched Clark’s house “in a …

Federal authorities searched former Justice official Jeff Clark's home
2 years, 6 months ago

Federal authorities searched former Justice official Jeff Clark's home

NPR  

Federal authorities searched former Justice official Jeff Clark's home Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP Federal authorities searched the suburban Virginia home of former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the activity. Russ Vought, who served as the director of the Office of Management and Budget under former President Donald Trump, …

Jan. 6 panelists: Enough evidence uncovered to indict Trump
2 years, 6 months ago

Jan. 6 panelists: Enough evidence uncovered to indict Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they have uncovered enough evidence for the Justice Department to consider an unprecedented criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election. As the hearings unfold, Rep. Adam Schiff said he would like the department to “investigate any credible …

Ex-Trump aide Navarro indicted; Meadows won’t be charged
2 years, 6 months ago

Ex-Trump aide Navarro indicted; Meadows won’t be charged

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro has been indicted on charges that he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but the Justice Department spared two other advisers, including the ex-president’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, from criminal prosecution. The committee’s leaders called the decision to not prosecute …

Ex-Trump aide Navarro indicted; Meadows won’t be charged
2 years, 6 months ago

Ex-Trump aide Navarro indicted; Meadows won’t be charged

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro has been indicted on charges that he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but the Justice Department spared two other advisers, including the ex-president’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, from criminal prosecution. The committee’s leaders called the decision to not prosecute …

Former Trump Trade Aide Indicted By Justice Dept For Not Cooperating In Capitol Hill Riots Probe
2 years, 6 months ago

Former Trump Trade Aide Indicted By Justice Dept For Not Cooperating In Capitol Hill Riots Probe

News 18  

Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro was indicted Friday on charges that he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, but the Justice Department spared two other advisers, including the ex-president’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, from criminal prosecution. Though the Justice Department has referred multiple Trump aides for potential …

US charges former Trump aide for defying Congress in Jan 6 probe
2 years, 6 months ago

US charges former Trump aide for defying Congress in Jan 6 probe

Al Jazeera  

Peter Navarro faces two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with the panel investigating Capitol riot. Peter Navarro, a former adviser to former US President Donald Trump, has been charged with two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with a United States congressional panel investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. “Navarro, 72, is …

Official: Meadows had been warned of possible 1/6 violence
2 years, 8 months ago

Official: Meadows had been warned of possible 1/6 violence

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A former White House official told the House committee investigating the Capitol riot that President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, had been advised of intelligence reports showing the potential for violence, according to just-released transcripts. It says the committee has refined the scope of its request to focus on seven specific topics, including testimony about communication …

Jan. 6 witnesses held in contempt: Who, why and what’s next
2 years, 8 months ago

Jan. 6 witnesses held in contempt: Who, why and what’s next

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Several witnesses sought by the Jan. 6 committee investigating the insurrection at the Capitol are being held in contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with the probe of the deadly 2021 attack, when Donald Trump supporters tried to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election. STEVE BANNON The bombastic former White House adviser who promoted Jan. 6 …

Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probe
2 years, 8 months ago

Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino were held in contempt of Congress for their monthlong refusal to comply with subpoenas rendered by the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy accused the Jan. 6 committee of “criminalizing dissent,” defended Scavino as a “good man” and lobbed …

Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probe
2 years, 8 months ago

Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino were held in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for their monthlong refusal to comply with subpoenas rendered by the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy accused the Jan. 6 committee of “criminalizing dissent,” defended Scavino as a “good man” …

Jan. 6 witnesses held in contempt: Who, why and what’s next
2 years, 8 months ago

Jan. 6 witnesses held in contempt: Who, why and what’s next

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Several witnesses sought by the Jan. 6 committee investigating the insurrection at the Capitol are being held in contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with the probe of the deadly 2021 attack, when Donald Trump supporters tried to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election. STEVE BANNON The bombastic former White House adviser who promoted Jan. 6 …

House votes to hold Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify
2 years, 8 months ago

House votes to hold Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify

Daily Mail  

The House on Wednesday voted 220-203 to hold Trump insiders Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress, a referral that will now be sent to the Department of Justice for possible criminal charges. But frustrations have mounted among the committee as the Justice Department has so far failed to take action on its last criminal referral of former …

House votes to hold Trump aides Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress
2 years, 8 months ago

House votes to hold Trump aides Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just two Republicans — select committee members Liz …

US House holds two former Trump aides in contempt in Jan 6 probe
2 years, 8 months ago

US House holds two former Trump aides in contempt in Jan 6 probe

Al Jazeera  

Former White House officials Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino had refused to be interviewed by panel probing Capitol riot. The US House of Representatives has voted to hold two former advisers to ex-President Donald Trump in criminal contempt of Congress for their refusal to comply with demands from a committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the United States …

House approves criminal contempt referrals for 2 Trump aides over the Jan. 6 attack
2 years, 8 months ago

House approves criminal contempt referrals for 2 Trump aides over the Jan. 6 attack

NPR  

House approves criminal contempt referrals for 2 Trump aides over the Jan. 6 attack Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The U.S. House voted Wednesday to hold former Trump White House aides Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in criminal contempt of Congress after they defied subpoenas from the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack …

'What's taking so long?' Reporter asks Merrick Garland why Mark Meadows hasn't been indicted yet
2 years, 8 months ago

'What's taking so long?' Reporter asks Merrick Garland why Mark Meadows hasn't been indicted yet

Raw Story  

It's been months since the House of Representatives voted in favor of a criminal contempt referral for former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, but so far the Department of Justice has yet to announced charges. This is in spite of the fact that the DOJ announced criminal contempt charges against Trump ally Steve Bannon within weeks of getting the …

Merrick Garland, 'Do Your Job,' Says Frustrated Member Of House Panel Probing Capitol Riot
2 years, 8 months ago

Merrick Garland, 'Do Your Job,' Says Frustrated Member Of House Panel Probing Capitol Riot

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Members of the House select committee investigating last year’s riot at the U.S. Capitol expressed frustration Monday over an apparently inattentive and slow-moving Justice Department, with one lawmaker telling Attorney General Merrick Garland in a speech: “Do your job.” Members complained of a lack of support from the Justice Department and were annoyed that criminal contempt of …

January 6 committee votes to hold two more ex-Trump aides in contempt
2 years, 8 months ago

January 6 committee votes to hold two more ex-Trump aides in contempt

ABC  

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol has voted unanimously to hold two former Trump advisers in contempt of Congress for their months-long refusal to comply with subpoenas. Key points: The committee found Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino to be uncooperative in the congressional probe into the Capitol riots The recommendation of criminal charges now …

Jan. 6 committee sets contempt vote for 2 former Trump aides
2 years, 9 months ago

Jan. 6 committee sets contempt vote for 2 former Trump aides

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Thursday that it had set a vote for next week to consider contempt of Congress charges for two aides of former President Donald Trump. The committee will meet Monday to discuss whether to recommend referring for potential prosecution Trump’s former trade adviser, Peter Navarro, and former White House communications aide …

Jan 6 committee will consider criminal contempt referral for Trump allies Scavino and Navarro
2 years, 9 months ago

Jan 6 committee will consider criminal contempt referral for Trump allies Scavino and Navarro

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The January 6 House select committee will meet to consider …

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