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Gates Could Be Subpoenaed in Epstein Probe, Comer Signals

House Oversight Chair James Comer says a bipartisan group on the panel is pressing to have Bill Gates testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, after renewed scrutiny from Epstein materials and Gates’s past dinners with Epstein; Comer has already issued subpoenas for others tied to Epstein, though it’s not clear Gates would testify. The roundup also notes retirements and other Capitol Hill moves, including a DC tax-cut vote, a Jan. 6 committee subpoena to T-Mobile, and ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding talks.

via Politico|

#bill-gates #james-comer #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump's Mob Tactics: Threats, Pardons, and Vengeful Prosecution

In a recent episode of The New Abnormal podcast, co-host Andy Levy likened Donald Trump's comments on Meet the Press to mob boss tactics, suggesting Trump implies actions without direct orders, maintaining plausible deniability. Trump hinted at jailing former Rep. Liz Cheney and Jan. 6 committee members but denied directing such actions. Additionally, NYU Law professor Melissa Murray discussed the legal challenges Trump would face in attempting to end birthright citizenship, emphasizing the constitutional protections under the 14th Amendment.

via The Daily Beast|

#birthright-citizenship #donald-trump #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Kinzinger Unfazed by Trump's Jail Threats Amid Pardon Promises

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger expressed no concern over Donald Trump's threats to jail members of the Jan. 6 committee, stating that the executive branch cannot target the legislative branch for embarrassing the president. Kinzinger, who served on the committee, emphasized that many Republicans, including former Attorney General William Barr and Ivanka Trump, testified against Trump. He dismissed Trump's threats as a reaction to being embarrassed by the committee's findings.

via POLITICO|

#adam-kinzinger #donald-trump #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Bannon Appeals to Supreme Court to Delay Prison Sentence

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.

via PBS NewsHour|

#contempt-of-congress #jan-6-committee #politics

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Judge Orders Steve Bannon to Prison by July 1

A federal judge has ordered Stephen K. Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, to surrender by July 1 to begin serving a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee. Bannon's appeal was recently denied, and his legal issues may continue with a separate fraud trial scheduled later this year.

via The New York Times|

#contempt-of-congress #jan-6-committee #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Steve Bannon Ordered to Begin Prison Sentence by July 1 for Contempt of Congress

A federal judge has ordered former Trump adviser Steve Bannon to report to prison on July 1 to begin a four-month sentence for defying subpoenas from the Jan. 6 Committee, following the rejection of his appeal by a higher court. Bannon's lawyers plan to appeal the ruling further, potentially to the Supreme Court, while federal prosecutors argue there is no legal basis for delaying the sentence.

via NBC News|

#contempt-of-congress #jan-6-committee #politics

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Judge to Decide Steve Bannon's Prison Fate Amid Appeal

Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist and Trump ally, is appearing in a Washington, D.C. federal court as a judge considers whether to enforce his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress. Bannon's conviction was upheld by an appeals court, but his defense argues the judge lacks the authority to impose the sentence while further appeals are pursued. The Justice Department is pushing for the sentence to be enforced immediately.

via CBS News|

#contempt-of-congress #federal-court #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Peter Navarro's Supreme Court Plea for Prison Release Denied"

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro has asked Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch to reconsider Chief Justice John Roberts' denial of his motion to remain out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress case. Navarro reported to prison on March 19 after being convicted for refusing to provide testimony and documents to the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. His attorney noted that the appeal process will not be concluded until after Navarro is scheduled to have completed his four-month prison sentence. Navarro had unsuccessfully argued that former President Donald Trump had asserted executive privilege over his testimony and document production.

via ABC News|

#appeal #contempt-of-congress #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Peter Navarro Begins Contempt of Congress Prison Sentence"

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro surrenders to a federal prison in Miami to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Navarro, who held a press conference before surrendering, claimed political persecution and asserted executive privilege on his conversations with Trump. The Supreme Court rejected his request for a reprieve, and a federal appeals court ruled that he must appear before Congress and answer questions. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta stated that Navarro was "not a victim" and had received due process.

via NBC News|

#contempt-of-congress #donald-trump #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

"Trump Demands Jail Time for Liz Cheney and Jan. 6 Committee Members"

Former President Donald Trump is calling for the imprisonment of former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney and other members of the House committee that investigated Jan. 6, while also questioning the potential prosecution of one of his former White House aides. Trump's social media posts claimed that the committee suppressed evidence, which committee members have denied. Cheney responded by dismissing Trump's claims as lies and asserting that evidence against him has long been available.

via ABC News|

#donald-trump #investigation #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Call to Jail Liz Cheney Over Capitol Riot Investigation"

Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney responded to former President Donald Trump's claims that she "should go to jail" over allegations that the House's Jan. 6 committee withheld evidence, stating that the claims are lies and that Trump and his lawyers have had the evidence for months. Additionally, former Vice President Mike Pence expressed his belief that the Capitol insurrection was tragic and stated that he won't endorse Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

via NJ.com|

#capitol-insurrection #donald-trump #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Trump and Liz Cheney Clash Over Capitol Riot Investigation"

Former President Trump reiterated his call for former Rep. Liz Cheney to be prosecuted, alleging that she and the Jan. 6 committee withheld evidence about his actions during the Capitol insurrection. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of spreading lies and expressing fear of the truth. House Republicans released a report aiming to discredit the initial investigation into the insurrection and clear Trump of any wrongdoing. The report included details about Trump's actions on Jan. 6, with Republicans seizing on a driver's testimony to argue for Trump's exoneration. Meanwhile, Trump faces four felonies related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, with his trial delayed as the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.

via NewsNation Now|

#capitol-insurrection #house-republicans #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Trump Insists on Prosecuting Liz Cheney"

Former President Trump continues to call for former Rep. Liz Cheney to be prosecuted, alleging that she and the Jan. 6 committee withheld evidence about his actions during the Capitol insurrection. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of spreading lies and expressing fear of the truth. House Republicans released a report aiming to discredit the initial investigation and clear Trump of any wrongdoing. The report includes conflicting testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6. Trump currently faces four felonies related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, with his trial delayed pending a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.

via The Hill|

#capitol-insurrection #house-republicans #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Trump Insists on Prosecuting Liz Cheney"

Former President Trump continues to call for former Rep. Liz Cheney to be prosecuted, alleging that she and the Jan. 6 committee withheld evidence about his actions during the Capitol insurrection. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of spreading lies and expressing fear of the truth. House Republicans released a report aiming to discredit the initial investigation into the insurrection and clear Trump of any wrongdoing. Trump currently faces four felonies related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, with his trial delayed as the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#capitol-insurrection #house-republicans #jan-6-committee

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Trump Calls for Jail Time for Jan. 6 Committee"

Former President Donald Trump called for the members of the House Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to be jailed, following a report that revealed contradictory testimony from a Secret Service agent. Trump's remarks were made in response to an article claiming that the committee withheld crucial evidence. In a tweet, Trump singled out former Rep. Liz Cheney and accused her of lying. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of trying to halt his trial and expressing confidence in the truth coming out. Trump had previously stated that he would free convicted Jan. 6 rioters if reelected.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#capitol-insurrection #donald-trump #house-select-committee