The select committee has learned that several of our colleagues have information relevant to our investigation into the attack on Jan.
6 and the events leading
up to it.
, Rep.
Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
Before we hold our hearings next month, we wished to provide members the opportunity to discuss these matters with the committee voluntarily.
, Rep.
Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
Regrettably, the individuals receiving subpoenas today have refused and weâre forced to take this step to help ensure the committee uncovers facts concerning Jan.
6, Rep.
Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
The subpoenas come after weeks of research and internal debate among committee members as to whether the action was necessary.
Minority Leader McCarthy is said to have consulted with counsel as to how to fight the subpoena.
The panel reportedly wishes to question McCarthy about his post-Jan.
6 conversations concerning former President Donald Trump
Pelosi Leaves Taiwan , As Beijing Begins Military Drills.
'New York Post' reports that the House speaker left Taiwan on Aug. 3 after a brief, controversial visit. .
'New York Post' reports that the House speaker left Taiwan on Aug. 3 after a brief, controversial visit. .
The visit, meant as a show of support for Taiwan, worsened tensions between the U.S. and China.
Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its sovereign territory that it seeks to reclaim, .
warned Pelosi that if she went through with her visit, there would be "consequences.".
Pelosi's departure comes as China conducts its largest military drills in over 25 years.
Pelosi's departure comes as China conducts its largest military drills in over 25 years.
The "necessary and just" air and sea drills are slated to begin Aug. 4.
The "necessary and just" air and sea drills are slated to begin Aug. 4.
'New York Post' reports that at least half of the areas where the drills will take place seemingly infringe on Taiwanese waters.
Experts say the actions
could be "seen as an act of war.".
Experts say the actions
could be "seen as an act of war.".
During her meeting with Pelosi,
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, , âWe will firmly uphold our nationâs sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.â.
During her meeting with Pelosi,
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, , âWe will firmly uphold our nationâs sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.â.
Pelosi responded by saying, , âAmericaâs determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.â.
Pelosi responded by saying, , âAmericaâs determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.â
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Nancy Pelosi has the right to visit Taiwan, the White House says, amid rumours that the House of Representatives speaker will visit the country. Sky News
House Passes Bill To , Protect Access to Contraception.
House Passes Bill To , Protect Access to Contraception.
CNN reports that on July 21, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-195 to pass the Right to Contraception Act.
The bill, which follows the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
aims to âprotect a personâs ability to access contraceptives
and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care providerâs ability to provide contraceptives,
contraception and information related to contraception.â.
Eight Republicans sided
with Democrats on the issue.
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
Brian Fitzpatrick, Maria Salazar
and Adam Kinzinger.
Brian Fitzpatrick, Maria Salazar
and Adam Kinzinger.
Brian Fitzpatrick, Maria Salazar
and Adam Kinzinger.
CNN reports that the White House
"strongly supports" the bill.
... Access to contraception is essential to ensuring all people have control over personal decisions about their own health, lives and families, White House, via statement.
Earlier this week, the House also passed a bill aimed at codifying same-sex marriage protections into federal law.
At least 10 Senate Republicans need to vote in favor of the bill to surpass the filibuster's 60-vote threshold. .
Both the same-sex bill and contraception bill are direct responses to Justice Clarence Thomas' concurring opinion that the Supreme Court should reconsider its rulings on those topics
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China Warns of âForceful Measuresâ , if Nancy Pelosi Visits Taiwan.
Reuters reports that the 'Financial Times' recently said the Speaker of the House will visit Taiwan next month.
On July 19, China's government said that if Pelosi does make the trip, it will take "forceful measures.".
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said it hasn't yet
"received relevant information" about the visit.
Pelosi's deputy chief of staff said,
"We do not confirm or deny international travel in advance due to longstanding security protocols.".
Pelosi is also reportedly slated to visit Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Hawaii.
Reuters reports that the speaker was initially supposed to visit Taiwan in April but put the trip on hold after testing positive for COVID.
At that time, China also said a visit would affect its relations with America because it would "seriously undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.".
If the U.S. side obstinately clings to this course, China will definitely take resolute and forceful measures to firmly defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, via Reuters.
The United States must be fully responsible for all the consequences caused by this, Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, via Reuters
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The $430 billion piece of legislation passed the Senate along party line by a vote of 51 to 50. Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. The bill is the most significant federal legislation in history to address climate change. The bill will also give Medicare the right to negotiate drug prices, ... and will impose a significant tax increase aimed at the profits of major U.S. corporations. The legislation passed after a nearly 27-hour "vote-a-rama," in which Republicans attempted to curtail pieces of the bill. The measures of the bill are crafted to pay for themselves, so Democrats are hopeful its passage will help to reign in inflation. The bill made it to the Senate floor as Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) agreed to support the bill after concessions. It will now move to the House, which is expected to approve as soon as Aug. 12, before arriving at the president's desk for signature. Despite the concessions, President Joe Biden hailed the passage of the bill as a major victory for his administration.
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FL Gov Suspends Elected Prosecutor Over New Abortion Law
FL Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced the suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren (D) on Aug. 4.Â
Warren had pledged not to enforce FL's new law that bans abortions beginning at 15 weeks.
Warren also is a supporter of trans rights, an issue that DeSantis is known for being outspoken against.
Responding to the suspension, Warren stated that "people have the right to elect their own leaders.â
According to Warren, there have been no cases brought to his office regarding the new law.
According to AP,Â
... at least 90 elected prosecutors around the nation have pledged not to prosecute people regarding reproductive rights.
Some city councils in otherwise Republican states such Tennessee and Idaho have ordered law enforcement to deprioritize abortion cases.
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Immigration Standoff Accelerates , As Texas Governor Sends , Migrants to New York City.
Immigration Standoff Accelerates , As Texas Governor Sends , Migrants to New York City.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to send
buses carrying migrants to New York City
and Washington has progressed.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to send
buses carrying migrants to New York City
and Washington has progressed.
On August 5, the first bus
arrived at NYC's Port Authority
Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
On August 5, the first bus
arrived at NYC's Port Authority
Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
Reuters reports that the move is an effort to share responsibility for immigration with Democratic
mayors and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Reuters reports that the move is an effort to share responsibility for immigration with Democratic
mayors and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Volunteers reportedly said some of the immigrants would be processed for
admission to city homeless shelters.
Reuters reports that Abbott has also sent over 6,000 migrants to Washington since April.
According to Abbott, the buses
are part of a broader effort to call out
Democratic immigration policies.
According to Abbott, the buses
are part of a broader effort to call out
Democratic immigration policies.
Abbott said it was now up to
New York City Mayor Eric Adams to provide
services and housing for the new arrivals.
Abbott said it was now up to
New York City Mayor Eric Adams to provide
services and housing for the new arrivals.
I hope he follows through on his promise
of welcoming all migrants with open arms
so that our overrun and overwhelmed
border towns can find relief, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, via Reuters.
I hope he follows through on his promise
of welcoming all migrants with open arms
so that our overrun and overwhelmed
border towns can find relief, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, via Reuters.
In Arizona, Republican Governor
Doug Ducey has also sent an additional
1,000 migrants to Washington.
In Arizona, Republican Governor
Doug Ducey has also sent an additional
1,000 migrants to Washington.
New York City Mayor Adams' office has criticized
the bussing efforts, accusing Abbott of using , "human beings as political pawns."
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US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by a vote of 95 to one. .
The vote is considered a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his order to invade Ukraine.
President Joe Biden hailed the vote as "historic.".
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... and to ensuring our Alliance is prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
I look forward to signing the accession protocols and welcoming Sweden and Finland, , President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... two strong democracies with highly capable militaries, into the greatest defensive alliance
in history, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
Senators from both sides of the aisle touted the vote as good for both democracies and for the U.S.
It sends a warning shot to tyrants around the world who believe free democracies are just up
for grabs, Sen Amy Klobuchar, (D-MN), via NPR News.
Russia's unprovoked invasion has changed the way we think about world security, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), via NPR News.
Their accession will make NATO stronger and America more secure. If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote no, I wish them good luck, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), an ally of former President Donald Trump, cast the lone "no" vote.
In explaining his vote,
Hawley described his
views on the matter as a
"classic nationalist approach.".
We can do more in Europe ... devote more resources, more firepower ... or do what we need to do to deter Asia and China. We cannot do both, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News
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Rep. Jackie Walorski was killed in a car crash in her home state that claimed the lives of 3 others ... according to police. The fatal, two-car wreck happened.. TMZ.com
Former Trump Aide, Jared Kushner Reveals , Secret 2019 Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis.
Former senior presidential aide Jared Kushner revealed in a memoir that he had a previously undisclosed bout with thyroid cancer in 2019. .
Former senior presidential aide Jared Kushner revealed in a memoir that he had a previously undisclosed bout with thyroid cancer in 2019. .
Reuters reports that excerpts of the book reveal that Kushner, who is married to former president Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, kept the diagnosis secret.
Reuters reports that excerpts of the book reveal that Kushner, who is married to former president Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, kept the diagnosis secret.
Kushner wrote that White House physician Sean Conley shared Kushner's test results with him while traveling on Air Force One as then-president Trump flew to Texas. .
Kushner wrote that White House physician Sean Conley shared Kushner's test results with him while traveling on Air Force One as then-president Trump flew to Texas. .
According to the memoir, Conley
told Kushner he had cancer and needed
to "schedule a surgery right away.".
According to the memoir, Conley
told Kushner he had cancer and needed
to "schedule a surgery right away.".
Reuters reports that Kushner
underwent surgery right
before Thanksgiving 2019.
Kushner reveals that a substantial part of his thyroid
was removed in the surgery, which came amid major
negotiations with China regarding a trade deal.
Kushner reveals that a substantial part of his thyroid
was removed in the surgery, which came amid major
negotiations with China regarding a trade deal.
The former presidential aid managed
to keep the diagnosis secret despite working
in a White House notorious for news leaks.
In 2020, Kushner lead negotiations
is a U.S.-brokered deal between
Israel and several Arab countries.
Reuters reports that he is now
running the global investment
firm, Affinity Partners. .
Kushner's memoir
"Breaking History: A White House Memoir"
is scheduled to hit bookstores on August 23.
Excerpts of the book
were first reported on
by 'The New York Times.'
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Former Trump Adviser , Steve Bannon Found Guilty , on Two Contempt of Congress Charges.
On July 22, a federal jury convicted former
Trump political adviser Steve Bannon of two
counts of criminal contempt of Congress.
On July 22, a federal jury convicted former
Trump political adviser Steve Bannon of two
counts of criminal contempt of Congress.
NPR reports that the charges stem from Bannon intentionally defying a subpoena related to the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol. .
NPR reports that the charges stem from Bannon intentionally defying a subpoena related to the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol. .
The trial featured testimony from
just two government witnesses.
The defendant chose
allegiance to Donald Trump
over compliance with the law, Molly Gaston, Assistant U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Bannon reportedly offered no defense in the case. .
On October 8, Bannon broadcast his defiance
on the social media site Gettr, posting
that he would "NOT comply" with lawmakers.
On October 8, Bannon broadcast his defiance
on the social media site Gettr, posting
that he would "NOT comply" with lawmakers.
NPR reports that Bannon failed to provide
documents to the January 6 committee
and refused to appear for a 2021 deposition.
NPR reports that Bannon failed to provide
documents to the January 6 committee
and refused to appear for a 2021 deposition.
Mr. Bannon had an obligation to appear
before the House Select Committee to
give testimony and provide documents.
His refusal to do so was deliberate
and now a jury has found that
he must pay the consequences, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Mr. Bannon had an obligation to appear
before the House Select Committee to
give testimony and provide documents.
His refusal to do so was deliberate
and now a jury has found that
he must pay the consequences, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Following the verdict, Bannon reportedly
vowed to appeal, claiming that the legal
showdown was far from over.
Following the verdict, Bannon reportedly
vowed to appeal, claiming that the legal
showdown was far from over.
Bannon faces monetary fines
and potential jail time when
he is sentenced on October 21
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Jan. 6 Panel Reveals Evidence , of Trump's Refusal , to Stop Assault on Capitol.
The televised committee hearing on July 21 focused on former President Donald Trump's inaction during the
Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol carried out by his supporters.
IL Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger offered a succinct summation of the committee's findings.
President Trump did not fail to act during the 187 minutes between leaving the Ellipse and telling the mob to go home. , Rep. Adam Kinzinger, (R-IL),
via 'The New York Times'.
He chose not to act, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, (R-IL),
via 'The New York Times'.
Several high-ranking military and former
White House officials described their
reactions to Trump's purposeful inaction.
Youâre the commander in chief. Youâve got an assault going on on the Capitol of the United States of America, and thereâs nothing?, Gen. Mark A. Milley, Jan. 6 Hearing Testimony,
via 'The New York Times'.
No call? Nothing? Zero?, Gen. Mark A. Milley, Jan. 6 Hearing Testimony,
via 'The New York Times'.
One former White House official described how calls from the Pentagon to coordinate a response to the attack
were unanswered because of Trump's inaction.
Mr. Herschmann turned to
Mr. Cipollone and said,
'The president didnât
want anything done.', Anonymous White House Official, Jan. 6 Hearing Testimony, via 'The New York Times'.
A former press aide described why she resigned following Trump's post-attack tweets that condemned former
Vice President Mike Pence and not the violence of Jan. 6.
A former press aide described why she resigned following Trump's post-attack tweets that condemned former
Vice President Mike Pence and not the violence of Jan. 6.
I think that in that moment, for him to tweet out the message about Mike Pence, it was him pouring gasoline on the fire and making it much worse, Sarah Matthews, Former White House Press Aide, Jan. 6 Hearing Testimony, via 'The New York Times'.
While the committee will not hold another public hearing until September, members stated that its work is ongoing.
The investigation is still
ongoing, if not maybe accelerating. Weâre
gaining so much
new information, Rep. Elaine Luria, (D-V), via 'The New York Times'
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Democratic Lawmakers Arrested , in Abortion Rights Protest.
Democratic Lawmakers Arrested , in Abortion Rights Protest.
CNN reports that over a dozen members of Congress were arrested on July 19 for protesting in front of the Supreme Court.
CNN reports that over a dozen members of Congress were arrested on July 19 for protesting in front of the Supreme Court.
The lawmakers were wearing "Won't Back Down" bandanas and marched from the Capitol to the Court following the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade.
The lawmakers were wearing "Won't Back Down" bandanas and marched from the Capitol to the Court following the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade.
CNN reports police immediately ordered the protestors to "cease and desist," but the lawmakers sat down instead.
CNN reports police immediately ordered the protestors to "cease and desist," but the lawmakers sat down instead.
They were arrested one by one and chanted,
"The people, united, will never be divided"
as they were led away.
They were arrested one by one and chanted,
"The people, united, will never be divided"
as they were led away.
Capitol police took to Twitter to update the public about what was happening.
Members of Congress who were arrested include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib.
Members of Congress who were arrested include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib.
Members of Congress who were arrested include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib.
Cori Bush, Andy Levin, Ayanna Pressley, Barbara Lee, Jackie Speier.
Cori Bush, Andy Levin, Ayanna Pressley, Barbara Lee, Jackie Speier.
Cori Bush, Andy Levin, Ayanna Pressley, Barbara Lee, Jackie Speier.
Cori Bush, Andy Levin, Ayanna Pressley, Barbara Lee, Jackie Speier.
Cori Bush, Andy Levin, Ayanna Pressley, Barbara Lee, Jackie Speier.
Sara Jacobs, Bonnie Watson, Katherine Clark, Jan Shakowsky, Madeline Dean.
Carolyn Maloney, Nydia Velazquez
and Alma Adams
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Sen. Lindsey Graham was recorded criticizing President Trump on tape, days after the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Audio of Grahamâs remarks was broadcast on CNNâs âAnderson Cooper..
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