Nov 15 Trump ally Steve Bannon appears in court for defying Jan. 6 panel By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has appeared before a judge to face federal contempt charges for defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Nov 12 Steve Bannon indicted on contempt of Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael Balsamo, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press The Justice Department said Friday that Bannon was indicted on one count for refusing to appear for a deposition and the other for refusing to provide documents in response to the committee’s subpoena. Continue reading
Nov 11 Court temporarily delays release of Trump’s Jan. 6 records By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The stay is intended to give the court time to consider Trump's arguments against release of the documents, which was otherwise scheduled for Friday without a court order. Continue reading
Nov 10 Federal judge denies Trump attempt to stop release of Jan. 6 records By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press In denying a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said Tuesday that Congress had a strong public interest in obtaining records that could shed light on a violent insurrection mounted by the former president’s supporters. Continue reading
Nov 09 Probe finds Trump officials repeatedly violated Hatch Act By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The report from the Office of Special Counsel finds the officials broke the law without consequence and with the approval of the administration in what it describes as a "willful disregard for the Hatch Act."… Continue reading
Nov 09 House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 more former White House aides By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The subpoenas include demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Continue reading
Nov 08 House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump associates Jason Miller, Michael Flynn and Bernard Kerik By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The panel’s chairman said the committee was demanding testimony and documents from former Trump campaign officials and others who strategized about how to halt the certification of Biden’s victory in a so-called “war room” ahead of the siege. Continue reading
Nov 08 Woman recalls ‘complete terror’ of Charlottesville car attack By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Nine people who were physically injured or emotionally scarred are suing the rally organizers, alleging they conspired to commit violence. Continue reading
Nov 02 Alvin Bragg elected as Manhattan’s first Black district attorney By Associated Press The 48-year-old Democrat easily defeated Republican Thomas Kenniff on Tuesday to join a wave of progressive, reform-minded prosecutors in several big U.S cities. Continue reading
Nov 02 Virginia voters have a more favorable view of GOP candidate Younkin than Trump, voter survey suggests By Sara Burnett, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The economy ranked as the top issue facing the state of Virginia as voters cast their ballots in the tight race for governor, with the coronavirus pandemic and education trailing. Continue reading