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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Jan. 6 witnesses held in contempt: Who, why and what's next

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Several witnesses sought by the Jan. 6 committee investigating the insurrection at the Capitol are being held in contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with the probe of the deadly 2021 attack, when Donald Trump supporters tried to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election.

All of those facing contempt were in Trump's inner circle and are defying subpoenas or refusing to cooperate, setting up a constitutional showdown on the ability of Congress to conduct oversight.

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