The former president is asserting privilege over nearly 50 documents, and the jockeying between the two administrations, Congress and witnesses is certain to delay the investigation into the insurrection at the Capitol.
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Trump intends to invoke executive privilege in Jan. 6 House probe
The move sets the stage for a likely clash with House Democrats who are investigating the roles of Trump and his allies in the run-up to the riot.
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Senate report details Trump’s pressure on Justice Department to overturn election results
It shows how Trump benefited from the support of a little-known Justice Department lawyer who championed the then-president’s efforts to challenge the vote but how, in the end, other senior officials stood together to face down Trump.
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House panel subpoenas organizers of Jan. 6 Trump rally
The panel is attempting to dissect the origins of the violent insurrection by the former president’s supporters and find ways to prevent it from ever happening again.
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Jan. 6 probe could affect future congressional oversight
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, are two members who are publicly known to have spoken with President Donald Trump on the day of the riot.
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Federal judge again denies release for Mainer charged in Capitol riot
In denying Kyle Fitzsimons’ release, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras says ‘he has demonstrated a disregard for the safety of others and the rule of law.’
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Woman gets probation for ‘minimal’ role in Capitol riot
A federal judge sentences California architect Valerie Elaine Ehrke to three years of probation and orders her to perform 120 hours of community service.
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Capitol Police say they’re ready for rally supporting rioters
Law enforcement is fully activating for the protest Saturday in an effort to avoid a repeat of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Republican group held ‘war games’ for state attorneys general before Trump loss
An offshoot of the Republican Attorneys General Association held a special meeting weeks before the election to discuss its strategies if then-President Donald Trump lost.
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Democrats promote Liz Cheney to vice chair of committee investigating Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, has remained defiant amid the criticism from her own party, insisting that Congress must probe the Capitol attack.