On Friday morning, a judge sentenced Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to Donald Trump and prominent right wing media figure, to four months in prison and a $6,500 fine for failing to comply with the committee’s subpoena. A few hours later, the House January 6 committee issued its most dramatic subpoena yet – to […]
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Steve Bannon Indicted For Contempt Of Congress
Former adviser to President Trump Steve Bannon has been indicted on contempt of Congress charges. A federal grand jury charged Bannon with two counts of contempt of Congress, according to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release published Friday. Bannon was hit with the charges for failing to appear for a deposition in front of […]
Justice Dept. To Arrest Top Trump Ally?
The decision on whether to prosecute former White House strategist Stephen Bannon for defying a congressional subpoena now rests solely with the Justice Department, which must wrestle with filing criminal charges against an ally of President Biden’s top political opponent while striving to assert its independence. The House voted 229-202, including the backing of nine […]
Steve Bannon Permanently Blocked From Twitter
Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Trump, has had his show permanently suspended from Twitter and an episode removed from Google-owned YouTube after the political pundit suggested violent actions be taken against FBI Director Christopher Wray and Dr. Anthony Fauci. The move underscores the role social media companies play in policing controversial and political […]
Trump Picks Longtime Washington Insider as Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to chose Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee and a loyal campaign adviser, to be his White House chief of staff, turning to a Washington insider whose friendship with the House speaker, Paul D. Ryan, could help secure early legislative victories, according to people […]