A select House committee is probing the January 6 Capitol Hill riots. Now, Former US President Donald Trump tears into the select committee. He called the Congressional hearing a witch-hunt against him.

Former US President Donald Trump tears into select committee: 'Congressional hearing a witch-hunt'

Stephen Colbert's Late Show team members were detained from the United States Capitol building. On June 16, seven team members who were filming comedy segments for the CBS late-night show were arrested in the Longworth House Office Building when the group was found shooting “unescorted and without Congressional ID, in a sixth-floor hallway.” the Capitol Police said in a statement.&nbsp; 
 
The production team was shooting a comedy segment associated with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog - a character voiced by Robert Smigel.&nbsp;

"Their interviews at the Capitol were authorized and pre-arranged through Congressional aides of the members interviewed," CBS said.&nbsp; 
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However, they were advised to leave the building in the early hours, but they stayed back to shoot more sequences in the halls when they got detained.&nbsp; 
"After leaving the members' offices on their last interview of the day, the production team stayed to film stand-ups and other final comedy elements in the halls when they were detained by Capitol Police." 
 
The statement reads via Variety, “The building was closed to visitors, and these individuals were determined to be a part of a group that had been directed by the USCP to leave the building earlier in the day. They were charged with Unlawful Entry. This is an active criminal investigation, and may result in additional criminal charges after consultation with the U.S. Attorney.” 
 
As per the reports, all of them were released later that night.

On the same day, they shared a few pictures on&nbsp;the official&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;account of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog from&nbsp;the Capitol hill building.&nbsp;

Stephen Colbert's Late Show team members were detained from the United States Capitol building. On June 16, seven team members who were filming comedy segments for the CBS late-night show were arrested in the Longworth House Office Building when the group was found shooting “unescorted and without Congressional ID, in a sixth-floor hallway.

Stephen Colbert's Late Show team members were detained from the United States Capitol building. On June 16, seven team members who were filming comedy segments for the CBS late-night show were arrested in the Longworth House Office Building when the group was found shooting “unescorted and without Congressional ID, in a sixth-floor hallway.” the Capitol Police said in a statement. The production team was shooting a comedy segment associated with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog - a character voiced by Robert Smigel. "Their interviews at the Capitol were authorized and pre-arranged through Congressional aides of the members interviewed," CBS said. However, they were advised to leave the building in the early hours, but they stayed back to shoot more sequences in the halls when they got detained. "After leaving the members' offices on their last interview of the day, the production team stayed to film stand-ups and other final comedy elements in the halls when they were detained by Capitol Police." The statement reads via Variety, “The building was closed to visitors, and these individuals were determined to be a part of a group that had been directed by the USCP to leave the building earlier in the day. They were charged with Unlawful Entry. This is an active criminal investigation, and may result in additional criminal charges after consultation with the U.S. Attorney.” As per the reports, all of them were released later that night. On the same day, they shared a few pictures on the official Twitter account of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog from the Capitol hill building.

Late Show With Stephen Colbert team members detained at Capitol Hill, charged with unlawful entry

Hearing into January 6 Capitol Hill riots is underway. At the latest, more dramatic revelations were made. Committee revealed that former President Donald Trump pressurised Pence to overturn the election.

Jan 6 Capitol riots hearing: 'Trump urged Pence to overturn election'

Former US President Donald Trump released a 12-page rant on January 6 hearing. He also called the Biden administration a 'disaster' as he slammed the committee.

Trump releases a 12-page rant on January 6 hearing: 'It is a pseudo committee of treason'

US President Joe Biden said on Friday (June 10) that 'forces' behind US Capitol attack last year continue to be a threat to democracy.

"It's important the American people understand what truly happened, and to understand that the same forces that led to January 6 remain at work today," he said. His statement came during an address in Los Angeles, where he hosted the Summit of th Americas.

Biden's remarks came on the same day when US Congressional Committee investigating Capitol Hill attack held an explosive public hearing. The committee blamed former US president Donald Trump for 'attempted coup'.

Trump had addressed a rally of his supporters close to US Capitol on the day of the attack.&nbsp;

Biden urged Americans to "protect our democracy," arguing that the battle for the country's soul was "far from won."

The House select committee into the insurrection is holding a month of hearings to lay out its initial findings from a year-long probe in the riot, which was linked to five deaths.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden said on Friday (June 10) that 'forces' behind US Capitol attack last year continue to be a threat to democracy. "It's important the American people understand what truly happened, and to understand that the same forces that led to January 6 remain at work today," he said.

US President Joe Biden said on Friday (June 10) that 'forces' behind US Capitol attack last year continue to be a threat to democracy. "It's important the American people understand what truly happened, and to understand that the same forces that led to January 6 remain at work today," he said. His statement came during an address in Los Angeles, where he hosted the Summit of th Americas. Biden's remarks came on the same day when US Congressional Committee investigating Capitol Hill attack held an explosive public hearing. The committee blamed former US president Donald Trump for 'attempted coup'. Trump had addressed a rally of his supporters close to US Capitol on the day of the attack. Biden urged Americans to "protect our democracy," arguing that the battle for the country's soul was "far from won." The House select committee into the insurrection is holding a month of hearings to lay out its initial findings from a year-long probe in the riot, which was linked to five deaths. (With inputs from agencies)

Forces behind US Capitol attack 'remain at work today': Biden

A landmark hearing into the January 6 Capitol Hill riot probe is underway in the US. Graphic new footage of January 6 attack was aired on Prime-Time. Watch how Ivanka, Jared turned on Donald Trump during the hearing?

January 6 hearing: How Ivanka, Jared turned on Donald Trump?

On the 6th January, 2021, supporters of Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. House select committee is probing the attack and as per officials, attack was an attempted coup and almost knocked over the US government.

Jan 6 Capitol riot hearing: Congress committee holds first explosive prime-time hearing

Jan 6 Capitol riot hearing: Unseen videos of the attack televised

A landmark hearing into the January 6 Capitol Hill riot probe is underway in the US. Now, the Capitol panel says 'conspiracy not over'.

Hearing into Jan 6 Capitol riot probe: Capitol panel says 'conspiracy not over'

In the latest development in the 2021 Capitol Hill riots, the Proud boys leader has been charged with a sedition charge. Watch this report.

Proud boys leader charged with sedition in 2021 Capitol Hill riots case

After Twitter on Monday (April 25) confirmed the sale of the company to Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk for $44 billion, rumours started circulating that&nbsp;former US President Donald Trump might return to the micro-blogging platform.&nbsp;

This may come as a shock, but apparently, former Trump would not be returning to Twitter.&nbsp;

As soon as the news broke that Tesla CEO Elon Musk had successfully purchased Twitter, the social media site was very quickly flooded with tweets and memes about the return of this controversial figure to the platform.&nbsp;

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However, the business mogul himself has declared that he will not be returning to Twitter. Talking to Fox News, he said that he will join his own startup Truth Social over the next seven days.

"I am not going on Twitter, I am going to stay on Truth."

The Republican leader however did say a few words of praise for Elon Musk.

"I hope Elon buys Twitter because he’ll make improvements to it and he is a good man, but I am going to be staying on Truth," he said.

Trump has been barred from using Twitter for life.&nbsp;

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This happened after the infamous assault on the US Capitol in January 2021. Following Trump's inciting tweets and speeches, his supporters rallied on the Capitol, protesting Biden's election as President.

It soon turned bloody, and led to the death of five people, injuring another hundred plus.

At the time of this ban, the businessman had more than 88 million followers. Quite predictably, he didn’t take the ban very nicely.

Using the POTUS Twitter account, he accused Twitter staff of colluding with his political opponents in response to the account suspension.

“As I have been saying for a long time, Twitter has gone further and further in banning free speech, and tonight, Twitter employees have coordinated with the Democrats and Radical Left in removing my account from their platform, to silence me — and YOU, the 75,000,000 great patriots who voted for me.”

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It was then that he declared his intention of launching his own social media platform, an idea that took the form of Truth Social.

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However, as per an AFP report, Trump has only posted once since the platform's launch in February.

Following its launch, the app was downloaded by over one million people, but interest appears to have dwindled due to technical issues and excessive wait times to access accounts.

Still, Trump claims that “what we're finding is that the response on TRUTH is much better than being on Twitter. Twitter has bots and fake accounts, and we are doing everything we can”.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Elon Musk said that free speech is the "bedrock of a functioning democracy".

He further added that Twitter is the "digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated".&nbsp;

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After Twitter on Monday (April 25) confirmed the sale of the company to Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk for $44 billion, rumours started circulating that former US President Donald Trump might return to the micro-blogging platform.

After Twitter on Monday (April 25) confirmed the sale of the company to Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk for $44 billion, rumours started circulating that former US President Donald Trump might return to the micro-blogging platform. This may come as a shock, but apparently, former Trump would not be returning to Twitter. As soon as the news broke that Tesla CEO Elon Musk had successfully purchased Twitter, the social media site was very quickly flooded with tweets and memes about the return of this controversial figure to the platform. Also read | WION explains | The Elon Musk-Twitter saga; from hostile bid to the actual takeover However, the business mogul himself has declared that he will not be returning to Twitter. Talking to Fox News, he said that he will join his own startup Truth Social over the next seven days. "I am not going on Twitter, I am going to stay on Truth." The Republican leader however did say a few words of praise for Elon Musk. "I hope Elon buys Twitter because he’ll make improvements to it and he is a good man, but I am going to be staying on Truth," he said. Trump has been barred from using Twitter for life. Watch | 'Musk may control content for his own purpose,' mixed reactions on Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition This happened after the infamous assault on the US Capitol in January 2021. Following Trump's inciting tweets and speeches, his supporters rallied on the Capitol, protesting Biden's election as President. It soon turned bloody, and led to the death of five people, injuring another hundred plus. At the time of this ban, the businessman had more than 88 million followers. Quite predictably, he didn’t take the ban very nicely. Using the POTUS Twitter account, he accused Twitter staff of colluding with his political opponents in response to the account suspension. “As I have been saying for a long time, Twitter has gone further and further in banning free speech, and tonight, Twitter employees have coordinated with the Democrats and Radical Left in removing my account from their platform, to silence me — and YOU, the 75,000,000 great patriots who voted for me.” (Image courtesy: TechCrunch) It was then that he declared his intention of launching his own social media platform, an idea that took the form of Truth Social. Also read | Tech visionary turned social media king Elon Musk's A-list enterprises and how much they are worth However, as per an AFP report, Trump has only posted once since the platform's launch in February. Following its launch, the app was downloaded by over one million people, but interest appears to have dwindled due to technical issues and excessive wait times to access accounts. Still, Trump claims that “what we're finding is that the response on TRUTH is much better than being on Twitter. Twitter has bots and fake accounts, and we are doing everything we can”. Meanwhile, Elon Musk said that free speech is the "bedrock of a functioning democracy". He further added that Twitter is the "digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated". Watch WION, Live: (With inputs from agencies)

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Capitol hill riots under former President Donald Trump are still under investigation. Meanwhile, a new explosive has come to light that puts McCarthy in a tough spot.

Capitol Hill Riots: An explosive audio clip puts McCarthy in a tough spot

A brag about rioting to an Uber driver has led to arrest of a Capitol rioter by FBI in the US. Capitol Hill riots on January 6, 2021 were perpetrated by supporters of US President Donald Trump. Jerry Braun, one of the rioters, took an Uber to go home after the violence on the day. He had an eye-injury caused due to the scuffles during the rioting.

The driver noticed the injury and asked about it and the general mayhem on Capitol Hill.

“Well it started around, right when I got there. I tore down the barricades,” Braun bragged.

The conversation was recorded on the camera the taxi driver had installed inside the vehicle. The driver asked Braun why he tore down the barricades.

“Well, because, so we could get to the Capitol,” Braun replied.

“Well, how’d that work out for ya?” asked the driver

“Well, it looks like, uh, Biden’s gonna be our president,” said Braun. The conversation from the recording was reported by The Guardian.

The recording and tip-off from the Uber driver sent the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on a 15-month investigation.

Braun got off the vehicle at Holiday Inn in Arlington, Virginia. Authorities found that he had checked in on January 5 and checked out after two days. Authorities got his phone number and address from the inn. Braun was from South El Monte, California.

Just getting Braun's whereabouts may not have been fully enough to build a watertight case against him. Guardian reported that to ascertain whether he really was Jerry Braun, FBI compared his images from the Uber taxi to those with California state authorities. It was a match.

Investigators then started to sift through the footage of the Capitol Hill riots. They found Braun scuffling with people, even raising a wooden plank againsy a security official. He also appeared to assault a person who was wearing a helmet with letters 'Press' on it.

Braun was arrested earlier this month on April 12.

A brag about rioting to an Uber driver has led to arrest of a Capitol rioter by FBI in the US. Capitol Hill riots on January 6, 2021 were perpetrated by supporters of US President Donald Trump.

A brag about rioting to an Uber driver has led to arrest of a Capitol rioter by FBI in the US. Capitol Hill riots on January 6, 2021 were perpetrated by supporters of US President Donald Trump. Jerry Braun, one of the rioters, took an Uber to go home after the violence on the day. He had an eye-injury caused due to the scuffles during the rioting. The driver noticed the injury and asked about it and the general mayhem on Capitol Hill. “Well it started around, right when I got there. I tore down the barricades,” Braun bragged. The conversation was recorded on the camera the taxi driver had installed inside the vehicle. The driver asked Braun why he tore down the barricades. “Well, because, so we could get to the Capitol,” Braun replied. “Well, how’d that work out for ya?” asked the driver “Well, it looks like, uh, Biden’s gonna be our president,” said Braun. The conversation from the recording was reported by The Guardian. The recording and tip-off from the Uber driver sent the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on a 15-month investigation. Braun got off the vehicle at Holiday Inn in Arlington, Virginia. Authorities found that he had checked in on January 5 and checked out after two days. Authorities got his phone number and address from the inn. Braun was from South El Monte, California. Just getting Braun's whereabouts may not have been fully enough to build a watertight case against him. Guardian reported that to ascertain whether he really was Jerry Braun, FBI compared his images from the Uber taxi to those with California state authorities. It was a match. Investigators then started to sift through the footage of the Capitol Hill riots. They found Braun scuffling with people, even raising a wooden plank againsy a security official. He also appeared to assault a person who was wearing a helmet with letters 'Press' on it. Braun was arrested earlier this month on April 12.

FBI arrests Capitol Hill rioter after he brags about crime to Uber driver

Some reports have emerged that suggest a gap of 8-hours in former U.S. President Donald Trump's call logs during the period when Capitol Hill was stormed.

Reports: Gap of 8-hours in former U.S. President Donald Trump's call logs

First criminal trial in connection with January 6, 2021 attack on US Capitol started on Wednesday. The case is likely to be closely watched as it may have bearing on future prosecutions relating to Capitol attack

Guy Reffitt, 49, an oil industry worker from Texas, is accused of bringing a gun to Washington, battling police officers, impeding an official proceeding and other offenses.

Moreover, his children are expected to testify against him at the trial.

Prosecutor Jeffrey Nestler, in his opening statement, described Reffitt as a "leader" of the "worst assault on the Capitol since the War of 1812," when British troops set fire to the seat of Congress.

"A mob needs leaders," Nestler said, and Reffitt was "the tip of this mob's spear."

William Welch, Reffitt's defense attorney, claimed that his client did not bring handgun to Capitol. He also said that Refitt never actually entered the building or assaulted anyone.

More than 750 people have been arrested around the United States for their roles in the failed bid by supporters of the former president to prevent Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the November 2020 presidential election.

Nearly 220 people have pleaded guilty to various charges but Reffitt is the first person facing criminal charges to go on trial for their role in the violent storming of the Capitol.

Reffitt, who has pleaded not guilty, came to the demonstration with other members of a right-wing anti-government group called the Three Percenters, according to the affidavit supporting his arrest.

Photographs released by law enforcement showed Reffitt on the steps of the Capitol wearing a black motorcycle helmet and bulletproof vest.

In one picture, Reffitt is seen washing out his eyes with water after being repelled with pepper spray by police defending the Capitol. 
According to the affidavit, Reffitt's teenaged son and daughter told the FBI that their father, on his return to Texas, had threatened them if they cooperated with law enforcement.

"If you turn me in, you're a traitor and you know what happens to traitors... traitors get shot," Reffitt was quoted as saying.

Reffitt was arrested on January 19, 2021 and FBI agents recovered an AR-15 rifle and Smith &amp; Wesson pistol from his home in Wylie, a suburb of Dallas.

Reffitt, who has been jailed in Washington since his arrest, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

(With inputs from agencies)

First criminal trial in connection with January 6, 2021 attack on US Capitol started on Wednesday. The case is likely to be closely watched as it may have bearing on future prosecutions relating to Capitol attack Guy Reffitt, 49, an oil industry worker from Texas, is accused of bringing a gun to Washington, battling police officers, impeding an official proceeding and other offenses.

First criminal trial in connection with January 6, 2021 attack on US Capitol started on Wednesday. The case is likely to be closely watched as it may have bearing on future prosecutions relating to Capitol attack Guy Reffitt, 49, an oil industry worker from Texas, is accused of bringing a gun to Washington, battling police officers, impeding an official proceeding and other offenses. Moreover, his children are expected to testify against him at the trial. Prosecutor Jeffrey Nestler, in his opening statement, described Reffitt as a "leader" of the "worst assault on the Capitol since the War of 1812," when British troops set fire to the seat of Congress. "A mob needs leaders," Nestler said, and Reffitt was "the tip of this mob's spear." William Welch, Reffitt's defense attorney, claimed that his client did not bring handgun to Capitol. He also said that Refitt never actually entered the building or assaulted anyone. More than 750 people have been arrested around the United States for their roles in the failed bid by supporters of the former president to prevent Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the November 2020 presidential election. Nearly 220 people have pleaded guilty to various charges but Reffitt is the first person facing criminal charges to go on trial for their role in the violent storming of the Capitol. Reffitt, who has pleaded not guilty, came to the demonstration with other members of a right-wing anti-government group called the Three Percenters, according to the affidavit supporting his arrest. Photographs released by law enforcement showed Reffitt on the steps of the Capitol wearing a black motorcycle helmet and bulletproof vest. In one picture, Reffitt is seen washing out his eyes with water after being repelled with pepper spray by police defending the Capitol. According to the affidavit, Reffitt's teenaged son and daughter told the FBI that their father, on his return to Texas, had threatened them if they cooperated with law enforcement. "If you turn me in, you're a traitor and you know what happens to traitors... traitors get shot," Reffitt was quoted as saying. Reffitt was arrested on January 19, 2021 and FBI agents recovered an AR-15 rifle and Smith & Wesson pistol from his home in Wylie, a suburb of Dallas. Reffitt, who has been jailed in Washington since his arrest, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. (With inputs from agencies)

US Capitol Hill attack: First trial begins, likely to be watched closely

US top court has rejected former US President Donald Trump's legal bid. Access to Jan 6 records granted has been granted for the Capitol hill riots probe.

US top court rejects former US President Donald Trump's legal bid, access to Jan 6 records granted

Former Senior Trump Adviser Jason Miller speaks to WION's Molly Gambhir; says no sensitive documents would have been torn up.

Capitol Hill riots probe: U.S National Archives says some documents handed over by Trump torn up

Former US President Donald Trump has vowed to pardon the culprits behind January 6 Capitol hill rioters as he teases the intention to run for the White House for the third time.

Former US President Donald Trump vow to pardon January 6 rioters, teases 3rd run for the White house

A man named Jeremiah Caplinger is being tried for his involvement in the January 6, 2020 Capitol building uprising as he scaled a wall on the Capitol grounds and caused damage to public property. The trial, however, has a ‘Game of Thrones’ mention as prosecutors filed a sentencing memorandum in which he used a reference from the popular HBO show, “I chose violence”.

While filing the memorandum, prosecutors explained to the court that this quote was used by a character named Cersei Lannister in the show. They explained, “Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the HBO television series Game of Thrones. After being confronted by a group of politically-empowered religious zealots, who warn her that if she does not yield to them, ‘There will be violence,’ Cersei Lannister responds, ‘I choose violence.'”

It further explains that Cersei Lannister used “a weapon of mass destruction to blow up one of the largest and most important buildings in the capital city,” which contained “politicians and religious leaders.&nbsp;

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“In stating, ‘I choose violence’, Cersei Lannister embraced — and then carried out — mass murder to achieve her political ends,” the memorandum adds. “In the context of Caplinger posting this just two days after January 6, Caplinger’s adoption of this quote is alarming and provides insight into his mental state and intent in storming the Capitol.”&nbsp;

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The 25-year-old man was one of the many people who entered the Capitol building that day. The prosecutors are arguing for serious punishment for Jeremiah as he posted an image of a soldier from the American Revolution two days after the January 6 uprising with the caption: “As said by Cersi Lannister ‘I choose violence,'” according to the memorandum.

The man has pleaded guilty to one count of stepping on, climbing, removing, or injuring property on Capitol grounds. The court filing indicates he faces up to six months in prison when he is sentenced on February 1.

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A man named Jeremiah Caplinger is being tried for his involvement in the January 6, 2020 Capitol building uprising as he scaled a wall on the Capitol grounds and caused damage to public property.

A man named Jeremiah Caplinger is being tried for his involvement in the January 6, 2020 Capitol building uprising as he scaled a wall on the Capitol grounds and caused damage to public property. The trial, however, has a ‘Game of Thrones’ mention as prosecutors filed a sentencing memorandum in which he used a reference from the popular HBO show, “I chose violence”. While filing the memorandum, prosecutors explained to the court that this quote was used by a character named Cersei Lannister in the show. They explained, “Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the HBO television series Game of Thrones. After being confronted by a group of politically-empowered religious zealots, who warn her that if she does not yield to them, ‘There will be violence,’ Cersei Lannister responds, ‘I choose violence.'” It further explains that Cersei Lannister used “a weapon of mass destruction to blow up one of the largest and most important buildings in the capital city,” which contained “politicians and religious leaders. HBO releases first trailer for 'Game of Thrones' prequel, 'House of the Dragon' “In stating, ‘I choose violence’, Cersei Lannister embraced — and then carried out — mass murder to achieve her political ends,” the memorandum adds. “In the context of Caplinger posting this just two days after January 6, Caplinger’s adoption of this quote is alarming and provides insight into his mental state and intent in storming the Capitol.” Box office: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is now world's number 6 on all-time rankings The 25-year-old man was one of the many people who entered the Capitol building that day. The prosecutors are arguing for serious punishment for Jeremiah as he posted an image of a soldier from the American Revolution two days after the January 6 uprising with the caption: “As said by Cersi Lannister ‘I choose violence,'” according to the memorandum. The man has pleaded guilty to one count of stepping on, climbing, removing, or injuring property on Capitol grounds. The court filing indicates he faces up to six months in prison when he is sentenced on February 1. From 'Spider-Man' to 'Avengers: Endgame': Check out top 10 highest-grossing superhero films of all time Paparazzi and its obsession with star kids: The most in-news Bollywood kids

Capitol attack: Prosecutors want serious punishment for man who used 'Game of Thrones' reference

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Tuesday subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and other members of the legal team that pursued a set of conspiracy-filled lawsuits on behalf of former President Donald Trump in which they made unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

In addition to Giuliani, Trump’s personal lawyer and a ringleader of the group, the panel subpoenaed three others who played central roles in his effort to use the courts, state legislatures and Congress to try to overturn his defeat.

Jenna Ellis drafted a memo on how Trump could invalidate the election results by exploiting an obscure law. Sidney Powell, a lawyer who worked on many of the lawsuits with Giuliani, ran an organization that raised millions of dollars based on false claims that election machines were rigged. Boris Epshteyn pursued allegations of election fraud in Nevada and Arizona and is said to have participated in a call with Trump on the morning of Jan. 6, “during which options were discussed to delay the certification of election results,” the committee said.

“The four individuals we’ve subpoenaed today advanced unsupported theories about election fraud, pushed efforts to overturn the election results or were in direct contact with the former president about attempts to stop the counting of electoral votes,” Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss. and the chairman of the committee, said in a statement.

The subpoena to Giuliani, obtained by The New York Times, seeks all documents he has detailing the pressure campaign he and other Trump allies initiated targeting state officials; the seizure of voting machines; contact with members of Congress; any evidence to support the bizarre conspiracy theories pushed; and any arrangements for his attorney’s fees.

The panel instructed the four witnesses to turn over documents and submit to an interview in February.

The latest subpoenas came as the committee, which has interviewed nearly 400 witnesses, has issued a wide range of demands for records, including to banks and phone companies. On Tuesday, CNN reported that the committee had also obtained logs of phone calls and text messages belonging to the former president’s son Eric Trump and to Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of another son, Donald Trump Jr. The logs do not reveal the content of the messages.

A committee spokesperson declined to comment on that report.

For weeks after the election, Giuliani and his team — which Ellis described as an “elite strike force” — promoted baseless claims of voter fraud through failed lawsuits, news conferences, media appearances and meetings with lawmakers.

The committee said in a letter to Giuliani that its investigation had revealed “credible evidence” that he participated in attempts to “disrupt or delay the certification of the election results,” convince state legislators to “take steps to overturn the election results” and urge Trump to order the seizure of voting machines.

Giuliani claimed fraud at a series of unofficial state legislative hearings, and even argued one election fraud case himself, in federal court in Philadelphia, where he suffered a decisive defeat.

“Voters, not lawyers, choose the president,” the court declared at one point.

On Jan. 6, speaking to a crowd of Trump supporters before the attack on the Capitol, Giuliani called for “trial by combat.” Later, as the building was under siege, he called lawmakers in an attempt to delay the certification of Joe Biden’s victory.

“Sen. Tuberville, or I should say coach Tuberville, this is Rudy Giuliani, the president’s lawyer,” Giuliani said in a voicemail message intended for Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., but mistakenly left on the phone of Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah. “I’m calling you because I want to discuss with you how they’re trying to rush this hearing and how we need you, our Republican friends, to try to just slow it down.”

Ellis, the committee said, “prepared and circulated” two memos analyzing the constitutional authority for former Vice President Mike Pence to reject or delay counting electoral votes from states where Trump’s allies had attempted to arrange for the submission of an alternate slate of electors. In the memos, obtained by Politico, Ellis advised that Pence had the authority to not count electoral votes from six states in which the Trump campaign falsely alleged there was widespread fraud.

Powell was among the leading promoters of some of the most far-fetched and fantastical claims of widespread voter fraud, including a bizarre conspiracy theory alleging a vast plot by China, Venezuela and financier George Soros to hack into Dominion Voting Systems machines to flip votes away from Trump to Biden.

She, too, urged Trump to seize voting machines, according to the committee.

In December, Trump considered naming Powell to be a special counsel overseeing an investigation of voter fraud, even after his campaign had sought to distance itself from her as she aired wild and baseless claims about Dominion voting machines.

Her organization, Defending the Republic, raised $14.9 million between December 2020 and July. Powell’s group has more than $9.3 million in funds on hand, according to an independent audit filed with Florida, which investigated the organization and alleged multiple violations of state law.

Epshteyn reportedly attended planning meetings at the Willard Hotel in the days leading up to Jan. 6, the committee said. The panel, citing reporting from The Guardian, said he also participated in a call with Trump the morning of Jan. 6 that included a discussion of Pence’s “unwillingness to deny or delay the certification.”

Giuliani is facing a defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems, alleging he carried out “a viral disinformation campaign about Dominion” made up of “demonstrably false” allegations, in part to enrich himself through legal fees and his podcast.

In June, his law license was suspended after a New York court ruled he made “demonstrably false and misleading statements” while fighting the results of the 2020 election.

An internal memo made public through a defamation suit filed by a Dominion employee revealed in November that Trump’s campaign had determined many of the outlandish claims they were making about election machines were untrue.

On Twitter, Epshteyn said he was not surprised by the subpoena. He accused the committee of engaging in a “Stalinist witch hunt” against Trump and his supporters.

Robert Costello, a lawyer for Giuliani, called the subpoena “political theater” and said Giuliani would be covered by executive privilege, should Trump invoke it, as well as attorney-client privilege.

“They’re not going to charge Rudy Giuliani with anything, and they’re also not going to get any information from Rudy Giuliani factually,” he said, adding: “Did they even call me and even ask if Rudy would voluntarily talk to them?”

Ellis and Powell did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Tuesday subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and other members of the legal team that pursued a set of conspiracy-filled lawsuits on behalf of former President Donald Trump in which they made unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Tuesday subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and other members of the legal team that pursued a set of conspiracy-filled lawsuits on behalf of former President Donald Trump in which they made unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election. In addition to Giuliani, Trump’s personal lawyer and a ringleader of the group, the panel subpoenaed three others who played central roles in his effort to use the courts, state legislatures and Congress to try to overturn his defeat. Jenna Ellis drafted a memo on how Trump could invalidate the election results by exploiting an obscure law. Sidney Powell, a lawyer who worked on many of the lawsuits with Giuliani, ran an organization that raised millions of dollars based on false claims that election machines were rigged. Boris Epshteyn pursued allegations of election fraud in Nevada and Arizona and is said to have participated in a call with Trump on the morning of Jan. 6, “during which options were discussed to delay the certification of election results,” the committee said. “The four individuals we’ve subpoenaed today advanced unsupported theories about election fraud, pushed efforts to overturn the election results or were in direct contact with the former president about attempts to stop the counting of electoral votes,” Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss. and the chairman of the committee, said in a statement. The subpoena to Giuliani, obtained by The New York Times, seeks all documents he has detailing the pressure campaign he and other Trump allies initiated targeting state officials; the seizure of voting machines; contact with members of Congress; any evidence to support the bizarre conspiracy theories pushed; and any arrangements for his attorney’s fees. The panel instructed the four witnesses to turn over documents and submit to an interview in February. The latest subpoenas came as the committee, which has interviewed nearly 400 witnesses, has issued a wide range of demands for records, including to banks and phone companies. On Tuesday, CNN reported that the committee had also obtained logs of phone calls and text messages belonging to the former president’s son Eric Trump and to Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of another son, Donald Trump Jr. The logs do not reveal the content of the messages. A committee spokesperson declined to comment on that report. For weeks after the election, Giuliani and his team — which Ellis described as an “elite strike force” — promoted baseless claims of voter fraud through failed lawsuits, news conferences, media appearances and meetings with lawmakers. The committee said in a letter to Giuliani that its investigation had revealed “credible evidence” that he participated in attempts to “disrupt or delay the certification of the election results,” convince state legislators to “take steps to overturn the election results” and urge Trump to order the seizure of voting machines. Giuliani claimed fraud at a series of unofficial state legislative hearings, and even argued one election fraud case himself, in federal court in Philadelphia, where he suffered a decisive defeat. “Voters, not lawyers, choose the president,” the court declared at one point. On Jan. 6, speaking to a crowd of Trump supporters before the attack on the Capitol, Giuliani called for “trial by combat.” Later, as the building was under siege, he called lawmakers in an attempt to delay the certification of Joe Biden’s victory. “Sen. Tuberville, or I should say coach Tuberville, this is Rudy Giuliani, the president’s lawyer,” Giuliani said in a voicemail message intended for Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., but mistakenly left on the phone of Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah. “I’m calling you because I want to discuss with you how they’re trying to rush this hearing and how we need you, our Republican friends, to try to just slow it down.” Ellis, the committee said, “prepared and circulated” two memos analyzing the constitutional authority for former Vice President Mike Pence to reject or delay counting electoral votes from states where Trump’s allies had attempted to arrange for the submission of an alternate slate of electors. In the memos, obtained by Politico, Ellis advised that Pence had the authority to not count electoral votes from six states in which the Trump campaign falsely alleged there was widespread fraud. Powell was among the leading promoters of some of the most far-fetched and fantastical claims of widespread voter fraud, including a bizarre conspiracy theory alleging a vast plot by China, Venezuela and financier George Soros to hack into Dominion Voting Systems machines to flip votes away from Trump to Biden. She, too, urged Trump to seize voting machines, according to the committee. In December, Trump considered naming Powell to be a special counsel overseeing an investigation of voter fraud, even after his campaign had sought to distance itself from her as she aired wild and baseless claims about Dominion voting machines. Her organization, Defending the Republic, raised $14.9 million between December 2020 and July. Powell’s group has more than $9.3 million in funds on hand, according to an independent audit filed with Florida, which investigated the organization and alleged multiple violations of state law. Epshteyn reportedly attended planning meetings at the Willard Hotel in the days leading up to Jan. 6, the committee said. The panel, citing reporting from The Guardian, said he also participated in a call with Trump the morning of Jan. 6 that included a discussion of Pence’s “unwillingness to deny or delay the certification.” Giuliani is facing a defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems, alleging he carried out “a viral disinformation campaign about Dominion” made up of “demonstrably false” allegations, in part to enrich himself through legal fees and his podcast. In June, his law license was suspended after a New York court ruled he made “demonstrably false and misleading statements” while fighting the results of the 2020 election. An internal memo made public through a defamation suit filed by a Dominion employee revealed in November that Trump’s campaign had determined many of the outlandish claims they were making about election machines were untrue. On Twitter, Epshteyn said he was not surprised by the subpoena. He accused the committee of engaging in a “Stalinist witch hunt” against Trump and his supporters. Robert Costello, a lawyer for Giuliani, called the subpoena “political theater” and said Giuliani would be covered by executive privilege, should Trump invoke it, as well as attorney-client privilege. “They’re not going to charge Rudy Giuliani with anything, and they’re also not going to get any information from Rudy Giuliani factually,” he said, adding: “Did they even call me and even ask if Rudy would voluntarily talk to them?” Ellis and Powell did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Broadway actor James D. Beeks got arrested yesterday in Milwaukee on charges of Capitol Hill siege. The Capitol Hill attack took place on January 6 and rocked the world. He has been charged by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia with obstruction of Congress and misdemeanor charges of unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds.

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Meanwhile, according to court documents cited by the US Attorney’s Office, James D. Beeks and other members and “affiliates” of the Oath Keepers “marched in ‘stack’ formation into the Capitol grounds and then up the east steps of the Capitol to the area outside of the Rotunda doors.”

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“Beeks was part of a mob of people, including some who attacked law enforcement,” the Office said in a statement. “At 2:38 pm., the doors were breached, and the group stormed into the Capitol. Once inside the Capitol, the group split up. Half of them, including Beeks, tried to push their way through a line of law enforcement officers guarding a hallway that led to the Senate chamber. Law enforcement forcibly repelled their advance. Beeks and others with him regrouped in the Rotunda and then left the building at approximately 3:04 p.m.”

Broadway actor James D. Beeks got arrested yesterday in Milwaukee on charges of Capitol Hill siege. The Capitol Hill attack took place on January 6 and rocked the world.

Broadway actor James D. Beeks got arrested yesterday in Milwaukee on charges of Capitol Hill siege. The Capitol Hill attack took place on January 6 and rocked the world. He has been charged by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia with obstruction of Congress and misdemeanor charges of unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds. James D Beeks is known for roles in Broadway -- Kinky Boots, Aida, Ragtime, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. He most recently starred as Judas in a major touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar. He performs under the stage name James T. Justis. Also read: Beatles film 'Midas Man' first look out: These actors play the band members Meanwhile, according to court documents cited by the US Attorney’s Office, James D. Beeks and other members and “affiliates” of the Oath Keepers “marched in ‘stack’ formation into the Capitol grounds and then up the east steps of the Capitol to the area outside of the Rotunda doors.” Also read: 'Hawkeye' review: Jeremy Renner humanise Avengers in Marvel's holiday release Kanye West vows to reunite with Kim Kardashian, says he's made mistakes “Beeks was part of a mob of people, including some who attacked law enforcement,” the Office said in a statement. “At 2:38 pm., the doors were breached, and the group stormed into the Capitol. Once inside the Capitol, the group split up. Half of them, including Beeks, tried to push their way through a line of law enforcement officers guarding a hallway that led to the Senate chamber. Law enforcement forcibly repelled their advance. Beeks and others with him regrouped in the Rotunda and then left the building at approximately 3:04 p.m.”

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A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced the U.S. Capitol rioter known as the "QAnon Shaman" for his horned headdress to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack by followers of then-President Donald Trump.

Prosecutors had asked U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth to impose a longer 51-month sentence on Jacob Chansley, who pleaded guilty in September to obstructing an official proceeding when he and thousands of others stormed the building to try to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's election.

The sentence matches one Lamberth imposed on a former mixed martial artist filmed punching a police officer during violence, who was sentenced&nbsp;last week&nbsp;to 41 months in prison. The two are the stiffest sentences handed down in any of the roughly 675 riot prosecutions.

Lamberth said he believed Chansley, 34, had done a lot to convince the court he is "on the right track."

Chansley's attorney asked the judge for a sentence of time served for his client, who has been detained since his January arrest. Chansley appeared in court in a dark green prison jumpsuit, with a beard and shaved head.

"The hardest part of this is that I know I am to blame," Chansley said in a lengthy statement before he was sentenced, describing a difficult childhood and saying he had taken responsibility for his behavior.

"I thought I was going to get 20 years solitary confinement," he said, adding: "This trauma has done something to me ... I have the white hairs to prove it ... on my chest ... on my arms... I should not have white hairs your honor."

While in detention, Chansley was diagnosed by prison officials with transient schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. When he entered his guilty plea, Chansley said he was disappointed Trump had not pardoned him.

Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and acquitted by the Senate on a charge of inciting the Jan. 6 riot for a fiery speech that preceded it in which he told his followers to "fight like hell."

Four people died in the violence. A Capitol Police officer who had been attacked by protesters died the day after the riot and four police officers who took part in the defense of the Capitol later took their own lives. About 140 police officers were injured.

Most of the guilty pleas in Jan. 6 prosecutions so far have been in cases involving non-violent misdemeanors, but government lawyers are seeking prison sentences for some defendants facing more serious felony charges.

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced the U.S. Capitol rioter known as the "QAnon Shaman" for his horned headdress to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan.

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced the U.S. Capitol rioter known as the "QAnon Shaman" for his horned headdress to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack by followers of then-President Donald Trump. Prosecutors had asked U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth to impose a longer 51-month sentence on Jacob Chansley, who pleaded guilty in September to obstructing an official proceeding when he and thousands of others stormed the building to try to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's election. The sentence matches one Lamberth imposed on a former mixed martial artist filmed punching a police officer during violence, who was sentenced last week to 41 months in prison. The two are the stiffest sentences handed down in any of the roughly 675 riot prosecutions. Lamberth said he believed Chansley, 34, had done a lot to convince the court he is "on the right track." Chansley's attorney asked the judge for a sentence of time served for his client, who has been detained since his January arrest. Chansley appeared in court in a dark green prison jumpsuit, with a beard and shaved head. "The hardest part of this is that I know I am to blame," Chansley said in a lengthy statement before he was sentenced, describing a difficult childhood and saying he had taken responsibility for his behavior. "I thought I was going to get 20 years solitary confinement," he said, adding: "This trauma has done something to me ... I have the white hairs to prove it ... on my chest ... on my arms... I should not have white hairs your honor." While in detention, Chansley was diagnosed by prison officials with transient schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. When he entered his guilty plea, Chansley said he was disappointed Trump had not pardoned him. Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and acquitted by the Senate on a charge of inciting the Jan. 6 riot for a fiery speech that preceded it in which he told his followers to "fight like hell." Four people died in the violence. A Capitol Police officer who had been attacked by protesters died the day after the riot and four police officers who took part in the defense of the Capitol later took their own lives. About 140 police officers were injured. Most of the guilty pleas in Jan. 6 prosecutions so far have been in cases involving non-violent misdemeanors, but government lawyers are seeking prison sentences for some defendants facing more serious felony charges.

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According to reports, the FBI and other key law enforcement agencies failed to act on a host of tips and other information ahead of January 6 that signaled a potentially violent event might unfold that day at the US Capitol.

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The US committee investigating the Capitol riot&nbsp;has voted to recommend criminal prosecution against Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon after he refused to testify before the committee relating to their inquiry into the January 6 insurrection.

The US House of Representatives committee approved the contempt of Congress unanimously on Monday, sending the report to the Democratic-controlled House, which is expected on Thursday to authorize the panel to go to court to punish Bannon for his non-compliance.

If the full chamber approves the matter, it would be referred to the justice department, which has the final say on bringing charges.

If convicted, Bannon could face a fine and up to one year in prison.

“It is essential that we get Mr Bannon’s factual and complete testimony in order to get a full accounting of the violence of January 6th and its causes,” Guardian quoted Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the select committee, as saying.

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“Bannon will comply with our investigation or he will face the consequences. We cannot allow anyone to stand in the way of the select committee as we work to get to the facts. The stakes are too high,” he said.

According to experts, this process is rarely invoked and rarely leads to jail time. However, the House's pursuit of criminal charges may be more about making an example out of Bannon and sending a message to other potential witnesses.

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Former US president Trump had urged former aides to reject the House committee's requests, claiming the right to withhold information because of executive privilege —a legal provision that protects many White House communications.

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He filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block the House inquiry from obtaining records from the US National Archives.

President Joe Biden's administration says Trump has no legitimate privilege claim.

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In August, the committee had requested that the National Archives, which is the custodian of the Trump White House’s records, submit a long list of records from the former President`s time in office and the aftermath of the Capitol riot.

The request is part of the panel's ongoing and intensifying investigation into how a mob of Trump's supporters breached the Capitol on January 6 trying to stop a Congressional joint session from certifying the 2020 presidential election result.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US committee investigating the Capitol riot has voted to recommend criminal prosecution against Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon after he refused to testify before the committee relating to their inquiry into the January 6 insurrection.

The US committee investigating the Capitol riot has voted to recommend criminal prosecution against Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon after he refused to testify before the committee relating to their inquiry into the January 6 insurrection. The US House of Representatives committee approved the contempt of Congress unanimously on Monday, sending the report to the Democratic-controlled House, which is expected on Thursday to authorize the panel to go to court to punish Bannon for his non-compliance. If the full chamber approves the matter, it would be referred to the justice department, which has the final say on bringing charges. If convicted, Bannon could face a fine and up to one year in prison. “It is essential that we get Mr Bannon’s factual and complete testimony in order to get a full accounting of the violence of January 6th and its causes,” Guardian quoted Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the select committee, as saying. Also read | Trump sues US committee investigating Jan 6 Capitol Hill riots to block release of White House records “Bannon will comply with our investigation or he will face the consequences. We cannot allow anyone to stand in the way of the select committee as we work to get to the facts. The stakes are too high,” he said. According to experts, this process is rarely invoked and rarely leads to jail time. However, the House's pursuit of criminal charges may be more about making an example out of Bannon and sending a message to other potential witnesses. Also read | US lawmakers grill tech CEOs on Capitol riot, getting few direct answers Former US president Trump had urged former aides to reject the House committee's requests, claiming the right to withhold information because of executive privilege —a legal provision that protects many White House communications. Watch He filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block the House inquiry from obtaining records from the US National Archives. President Joe Biden's administration says Trump has no legitimate privilege claim. Also read | Donald Trump rejects invite to testify at impeachment trial after Capitol riots In August, the committee had requested that the National Archives, which is the custodian of the Trump White House’s records, submit a long list of records from the former President`s time in office and the aftermath of the Capitol riot. The request is part of the panel's ongoing and intensifying investigation into how a mob of Trump's supporters breached the Capitol on January 6 trying to stop a Congressional joint session from certifying the 2020 presidential election result. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former US president Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the congressional committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, claiming that the members made an illegal request for his White House records.

The suit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday, accused&nbsp;the select committee of harassing Trump and senior members of his administration with&nbsp;“an illegal, unfounded, and overbroad records request to the Archivist of the United States.”

Trump has said that records sought by the House of Representatives committee are covered by a legal doctrine known as executive privilege, which protects the confidentiality of some White House communications.

The suit also accuses President Joe Biden of “a political ploy” by refusing to assert executive privilege over the records to keep them from going to the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

“The Committee’s request amounts to nothing less than a vexatious, illegal fishing expedition openly endorses by Biden to unconstitutionally investigate President Trump and his administration,” the suit says.

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Committee members Liz Cheney, a Republican from Wyoming, and Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, said in a written statement issued in response to Trump's lawsuit that the former president was seeking to “delay and obstruct” their investigation.

“It’s hard to imagine a more compelling public interest than trying to get answers about an attack on our democracy and an attempt to overturn the results of an election,” Cheney and Thompson said in the statement.

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On January 6 this year, hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the seat of Congress in a failed bid to prevent lawmakers from certifying Democratic President Joe Biden's election victory. More than 600 people face criminal charges stemming from the event.

Trump was impeached by the Democratic-led House on a charge of inciting the attack on the Capitol in a fiery speech at a rally earlier that day. He was acquitted by the Senate.

Biden earlier this month authorised the National Archives to turn over an initial batch of documents requested by the select committee. The Archives has said it would turn over the requested material next month, according to Trump's lawsuit, which seeks an injunction halting that process.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US president Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the congressional committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, claiming that the members made an illegal request for his White House records.

Former US president Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the congressional committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, claiming that the members made an illegal request for his White House records. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday, accused the select committee of harassing Trump and senior members of his administration with “an illegal, unfounded, and overbroad records request to the Archivist of the United States.” Trump has said that records sought by the House of Representatives committee are covered by a legal doctrine known as executive privilege, which protects the confidentiality of some White House communications. The suit also accuses President Joe Biden of “a political ploy” by refusing to assert executive privilege over the records to keep them from going to the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. “The Committee’s request amounts to nothing less than a vexatious, illegal fishing expedition openly endorses by Biden to unconstitutionally investigate President Trump and his administration,” the suit says. Also read | Melania Trump refused to condemn Capitol Hill attack despite a chance Committee members Liz Cheney, a Republican from Wyoming, and Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, said in a written statement issued in response to Trump's lawsuit that the former president was seeking to “delay and obstruct” their investigation. “It’s hard to imagine a more compelling public interest than trying to get answers about an attack on our democracy and an attempt to overturn the results of an election,” Cheney and Thompson said in the statement. Also read | Donald Trump was 'partying' just hours before Capitol Hill violence On January 6 this year, hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the seat of Congress in a failed bid to prevent lawmakers from certifying Democratic President Joe Biden's election victory. More than 600 people face criminal charges stemming from the event. Trump was impeached by the Democratic-led House on a charge of inciting the attack on the Capitol in a fiery speech at a rally earlier that day. He was acquitted by the Senate. Biden earlier this month authorised the National Archives to turn over an initial batch of documents requested by the select committee. The Archives has said it would turn over the requested material next month, according to Trump's lawsuit, which seeks an injunction halting that process. (With inputs from agencies)

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