Summary
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold at least one more public hearing this week before concluding its work. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a member of that committee, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. For a transcript of this story, click here .Five Facts
- Who is interviewed in this piece, and what is her background?
- Where and When will the hearing take place?
- What will be the focus of the next Jan. 6 committee hearing, according to Lofgren?
- How has the committee been continuing its work even without hearings over the summer, according to Lofgren?
- Why is the committee aiming to complete all of their work by the end of December?
Focus Questions
What questions do you still have about Jan. 6 that you hope the committee could answer? Media literacy: Do you know what the House committee has already uncovered about Jan. 6 and the effort to overturn the results of the previous presidential election? If not, where could you look to find out?For More
What students can do: The official purpose of the House committee investigating the events of Jan. 6 is to determine if election and security laws need to be changed to better protect from threats to Congress or threatening elections. Based on this story, write down what you think might be one law Congress could pass or change to better protect elections. If there is time, you can also check out this Jan. 6 explainer that recaps all previous hearings and the findings of the committee so far.Ultimate guide to Jan. 6 hearings: Lesson plans, timeline, key terms
Timeline | List of witnesses and officials | Key terms
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