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Billy House, Mike Dorning

Jan. 6 panel weighs insurrection, fraud cases against Trump

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee will vote Monday on recommendations that former President Donald Trump be prosecuted for obstructing an official government proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the United States, according to two people familiar with the plans.

A charge of insurrection is also under consideration, said one of the people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing the committee’s private deliberations.

The committee has scheduled what is likely to be its final meeting for 1 p.m. EST on Monday when it will consider referring people to the Justice Department for prosecution as well as to other bodies for sanctions that could include disbarment by state officials.

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