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Connecting Trumpworld to extremist groups could be Jan. 6 committee’s biggest moment

WASHINGTON — The committee investigating the Capitol insurrection will focus for the first time this week on the relationship between people in former President Donald Trump’s orbit and the extremist groups that planned and orchestrated the violence on Jan. 6, 2021.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 11, 2022

Trump and Steve Bannon Waive Executive Privilege they do not Have

The "waiver" opens the door for Bannon to testify before the congressional January 6 Committee. But former presidents are not entitled to executive privilege, and especially not when it comes to testimony by private citizens.

Reason · Jul 10, 2022

Chief Judge Srinivasan's Cursory Emoluments Clauses Analysis

After four years of contested litigation, the D.C. Circuit cursorily resolves the meaning of the Emoluments Clauses without any acknowledgment of contrary positions.

Reason · Jul 10, 2022

Jan 6 hearings – live: Committee plans two live sessions next week as Trump defends ‘perfect’ Georgia calls

Follow live for latest news and updates on January 6 hearings in Congress

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Jan 6 hearings – live: Trump defends ‘perfect’ phone calls pressuring Georgia officials to overturn election

Follow live for latest news and updates on January 6 hearings in Congress

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Former White House counsel Cipollone agrees to testify to Jan. 6 committee

WASHINGTON — Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone has agreed to testify behind closed doors on Friday to the House committee investigating last year’s assault on the U.S. Capitol, people familiar with the matter said.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022

Tory 1922 Committee executive meet as Boris Johnson faces new confidence vote threat

Conservative MP Andrew Murrison claims the 1922 Committee will force Boris Johnson to go

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2022

Lawsuit by Tara Reade (Who Accused President Biden of Sexual Assault) Against N.Y. Times Dismissed

Reade sued over the Times' including a portion of her social security number in a photo of her federal identification card accompanying a story. A federal court has rejected her claim, and she may also be required to pay the Times' legal fees.

Reason · Jul 5, 2022

The Jan. 6 panel announces its next hearing. Here's what we know from them so far

The next hearing will be July 12 at 10 a.m. ET, according to a notice posted by the committee. It will focus on the rioters and mob who stormed the Capitol.

WEKU · Jul 5, 2022

Right intent, confusing content

The core changes proposed by the Draft E-waste Management Rules require careful deliberation

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022