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Judge: Trump's theory about Pence's election powers has 'no basis'

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's theory that Vice President Mike Pence could have effectively deemed Trump the winner of the 2020 election is legally baseless and amounts to "constitutional mischief," retired federal Judge J. Michael Luttig told the Jan. 6 committee Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2022

Legal concerns swirled in Trump's inner circle over Jan. 6 plans

In the hearing Thursday, the committee linked Trump's pressure campaign against Pence to Jan. 6 violence.

Axios · Jun 16, 2022

Five key takeaways from third January 6 US Capitol riot hearing

Panel says rioters came within close proximity to Mike Pence at US Capitol as Trump turned ‘mob’ on his vice president.

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2022

Pence was 40ft from mob on January 6: ‘Vice-president’s life was in danger’

Committee hearing details how Trump whipped up hostility towards Pence for refusing to overturn election

The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2022

Jan. 6 committee releases new photos of Pence during Capitol riot

"[He] did not want to take any chance that the world would see the Vice President ... fleeing the United States Capitol."

Axios · Jun 16, 2022

Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman sought pardon after Jan. 6

"I've decided that I should be on the pardon list, if that is still in the works," Eastman wrote.

Axios · Jun 16, 2022

Trump’s pressure campaign on Pence is focus of third hearing on Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON — The pressure on Vice President Mike Pence to unilaterally overturn the 2020 presidential election and the danger he was in during the riot itself will be the focus of Thursday’s hearing on the House investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2022

'They probably would have killed him': Jan. 6 hearing to show Trump put Pence in danger

WASHINGTON — When the House committee investigating Jan. 6, 2021, meets Thursday, the highest-ranking member of House leadership serving on the panel will be in an unusual position: praising a leader of the opposing party.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2022

Capitol Police chief says group of Rep. Barry Loudermilk's constituents was not suspicious - Roll Call

The House Jan. 6 select committee sought information from Loudermilk about a group that visited with him on Jan. 5, 2021.

Roll Call · Jun 14, 2022

Jan. 6 panel to begin presenting its findings while House GOP fights to mitigate political damage - Roll Call

Republicans are ramping up their continued efforts to undermine the legitimacy of the Jan. 6 committee's work.

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2022