January 6 committee eyes former Trump officials for coming hearings
ABCThe US congressional committee investigating the January 6 attack says it will interview more former cabinet secretaries and is prepared to subpoena the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Key points: Members of Donald Trump's administration resigned following the January 6 riots Questions remain about missing Secret Service texts from the day of the Capitol riots The committee has requested an interview with conservative activist Ginni Thomas The panel says it is deepening its inquiry into the conduct of former president Donald Trump after a series of eight hearings in June and July, which culminated in a prime-time session last week. Potential conflicts of interest Committee members also hope to learn more about Virginia "Ginni" Thomas's efforts to keep Mr Trump in office and the potential conflicts of interest for her husband, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Ms Cheney also said that while the committee had not decided whether to make a criminal referral regarding Mr Trump to the Justice Department, "that's absolutely something we're looking at".