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politics-capitol-riot-investigation2 years ago•4 min saved

"Jan. 6 Select Committee Deletes Over 100 Encrypted Files"

Over 100 encrypted files related to the January 6th Capitol riot probe were mysteriously deleted just before the GOP took over the House majority in 2022. Rep. Barry Loudermilk alleges that the files contain crucial interviews and depositions, and is demanding that Democrats hand over the passwords. The investigation, now under new leadership, aims to uncover the truth behind the security failures and hold all perpetrators accountable under the law.

via Daily Mail|

#capitol-riot #deleted-files #house-investigation

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Greene Urges Formation of Jan. 6 Select Committee"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling for the creation of a new Jan. 6 select committee that would target the original members of the panel and exonerate the "MAGA" wing of the Republican Party from blame associated with the Capitol attack. Greene wants the committee to issue subpoenas to the original committee members, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and the witnesses who testified. She believes there needs to be investigations and accountability for all the lies, deceit, and lives ruined. Speaker Mike Johnson recently announced the release of thousands of hours of security footage from Jan. 6, and more than 1,100 people have been charged in connection to the insurrection. The House panel's probe connected former President Trump to the attack, leading to unanimous recommendations for the Department of Justice to investigate him. Greene aims to make similar referrals and launch investigations under a theoretical Trump second term.

via The Hill|

#accountability #capitol-attack #investigation

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Judge Denies Navarro's Executive Privilege Claim in Jan. 6 Committee Defiance

A federal judge has rejected former White House adviser Peter Navarro's claim that former President Donald Trump asserted executive privilege to block him from testifying before the House Jan. 6 select committee. The ruling allows Navarro's contempt-of-Congress trial to proceed, where he faces charges for defying the committee's subpoena related to his role in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The judge cited Trump's refusal to corroborate Navarro's claims as the main reason for rejecting the executive privilege argument. Navarro will not be able to argue to the jury that he believed Trump asserted privilege, and the committee had indicated it planned to ask him questions unrelated to his communications with Trump.

via POLITICO|

#contempt-of-congress-trial #donald-trump #executive-privilege

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Peter Navarro's Testimony Reveals Trump's Involvement in Jan. 6 Investigation

Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro testified in court that he was directed by former President Donald Trump to defy the House Jan. 6 select committee's subpoena, claiming that Trump invoked executive privilege to shield him from having to cooperate. Navarro is facing trial for criminal contempt charges for refusing to comply with the subpoena. The judge's decision on whether to dismiss the charges will depend on whether he believes Navarro's description of his conversations with Trump, which were not backed by any written confirmation. The trial is scheduled for September 5th.

via POLITICO|

#contempt-of-congress #donald-trump #executive-privilege