House Panel on Jan. 6 Votes to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt for Defying Subpoena
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The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday evening unanimously approved a criminal contempt report against Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena from the panel. While left-leaning articles highlight that there’s considerable uncertainty about whether the Justice Department will prosecute Bannon, right-leaning articles highlight that Republican Representative Liz Cheney blasted Bannon for refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating the January 6 riot.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that there’s considerable uncertainty about whether the Justice Department will prosecute Bannon for refusing to cooperate with the investigation in the January 6 insurrection. The outcome could determine the strength of Congress’ power to call witnesses and demand information.
NPR published a centrist article reporting that the vote sends the measure to the full House for a planned vote Thursday. The nine-member committee was united in a scathing response to Bannon’s refusal to come before the panel.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Republican Representative Liz Cheney blasted Bannon for refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating the January 6 riot. Cheney’s comments reflect a suspicion among members of the panel that Trump is attempting to conceal certain communications that may be incriminating.