All articles tagged with #contempt of congress
House Republicans move to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt for failing to appear in a deposition tied to the Jeffrey Epstein probe; Hillary Clinton could face the same if she doesn’t testify. The measure, a rare escalation, would require a full House vote and, if passed, could be referred to the DOJ for prosecution.
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton declined to testify under a congressional subpoena in the House’s Epstein investigation, calling the committee's move legally invalid. House Oversight Chair James Comer says he will pursue contempt proceedings next week, signaling a potentially protracted, partisan clash—even though the Clintons have not been accused of Epstein crimes.
House Republicans move to hold Bill Clinton in contempt after he skipped Epstein-related testimony, with possible action against Hillary Clinton; the Clintons call the subpoenas unenforceable, while lawmakers press ahead with contempt plans and seek broader Epstein-file disclosures.
Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe, claiming they’ve already provided all they know and labeling the subpoenas invalid; Chairman James Comer says a contempt-of-Congress vote for Bill Clinton could be scheduled next week, with potential jail time, as Hillary’s appearance remains in question, highlighting partisan tensions around the case and echoing past contempt actions like those against Bannon and Navarro.
House Oversight Chair James Comer threatened to hold Bill Clinton in contempt after the former president declined a closed‑door deposition in the Epstein probe, with Clinton calling the subpoena invalid and unenforceable.
House Oversight Committee chair James Comer plans to move to hold Bill Clinton in contempt for refusing to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, after Clinton and Hillary Clinton’s lawyers rejected subpoenas for in-person testimony; the outcome could force compliance via federal court or trigger DOJ action, depending on the contempt citation.
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie, and Ro Khanna are seeking to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt of Congress for withholding additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Donald Trump has appointed Peter Navarro as a 'Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing' after Navarro's release from prison. Navarro, who was previously convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack, was instrumental in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Despite his legal troubles, Navarro will now focus on advancing Trump's trade and manufacturing agendas.
Peter Navarro, former trade adviser to Donald Trump, was released from federal prison after serving a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6 investigation. Navarro, who argued he was bound by executive privilege, is set to speak at the Republican National Convention.
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro has been released from a Miami federal prison after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress related to the January 6 investigation. He is expected to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Navarro was convicted for failing to comply with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. He is appealing his conviction.
Steve Bannon, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has requested the US Supreme Court to delay his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress while he appeals his conviction. This comes after a federal appeals court denied his appeal. Bannon, who defied a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the January 6 riot, must report to prison by July 1 unless the Supreme Court intervenes. Bannon has also made claims on his podcast about potential retribution against political opponents if Trump is re-elected.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to avoid serving a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress. Bannon's attorney argues that his imprisonment is politically motivated and unnecessary given the legal complexities of the case. Bannon was convicted for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack, and his appeal follows a federal court's decision to uphold the conviction.
Stephen K. Bannon has appealed to the Supreme Court to remain free while he attempts to overturn his conviction for contempt of Congress, which resulted from his refusal to comply with a subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Bannon is scheduled to begin a four-month prison sentence on July 1 unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
Steve Bannon, former Trump strategist, has requested the Supreme Court to pause his prison sentence for contempt of Congress while he appeals his conviction. This follows a federal appeals court's rejection of his bid to delay the start of his sentence. Bannon, who must report to a low-security federal prison by July 1, has intensified his rhetoric against the Justice Department, promising to "purge" it if Trump wins the next election. The Supreme Court has asked prosecutors to respond to Bannon's emergency application by Wednesday.
Steve Bannon, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has requested the Supreme Court to delay his four-month prison sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack. This comes after a federal appeals court rejected his bid to avoid reporting to prison by July 1. Bannon argues that his case raises significant constitutional issues and that he was negotiating with the committee when charged. The Supreme Court has asked the Justice Department to respond by Wednesday, just before its summer recess.