The inspector general, Joseph Cuffari, met with the committee behind closed doors two days after sending a letter to lawmakers informing them that the text messages were erased after the watchdog agency asked for records related to its electronic communications as part of its ongoing investigation around the Capitol attack. […]
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House Republicans plot investigative revenge on January 6 panel as Trump itches for payback
Republicans have already asked the January 6 panel to preserve a broad range of documents in its possession — a signal they’re preparing to force those records to be turned over should they wield powerful committee gavels next year. And privately, Republican sources say there have been discussions about subpoenaing […]
Trump tried to call a member of the White House support staff talking with January 6 committee, sources say
The support staffer was not someone who routinely communicated with the former President and was concerned about the contact, according to the sources, and informed their attorney. The call was made after former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified publicly to the committee. The White House staffer was in […]
Top US General Mark Milley speaks with Chinese counterpart | Military News
Amid Washington-Beijing tensions, military leaders discussed need to ‘responsibly manage competition’, Pentagon says. Top US General Mark Milley has held a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Li Zuocheng, emphasising the need to “responsibly manage competition” between Washington and Beijing, the Pentagon said. The call on Thursday comes amid growing […]
Jailed WNBA star Griner appeals to Biden: ‘Get me home’ | Basketball News
Basketball star Brittney Griner calls on US president to do all he can to secure her release from Russian jail. US basketball star Brittney Griner has appealed to President Joe Biden to do all he can to secure her release from jail in Russia, saying in a letter that she […]
Feds search Trump-era official’s home, subpoena GOP leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents searched a former top Justice Department official’s home and seized records from key Republicans in at least five states linked to Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, in what were clear signs that authorities are ramping up their investigation of associates of the […]