Bipartisan committee may respond as soon as today to Trump’s attempt to quash their subpoena, report says
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A reminder of some of the unfinished business awaiting the January 6 committee as the end of the year – and the end of its mandate – approach:
First, there’s the matter of Donald Trump. At what was likely its final public hearing last month, the lawmakers publicly voted to subpoena the former president’s testimony and documents. While Trump reportedly was open to the idea of appearing publicly before a panel he has no love for, he ultimately decided to challenge the subpoena in court. According to Politico, the panel could as soon as today file its response to his legal challenge.
Trump and Florida governor Ron DeSantis will both address the Republican Jewish Coalition National Leadership Meeting along with a host of other conservatives. However, since the former president is appearing virtually, it does not appear he’ll be in the same room as the Florida governor, who has lately emerged as his rival.
Joe Biden has returned to Washington from a long trip to Egypt and Asia, and will hold a public event with labor and business leaders at 1 pm eastern time.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell released a statement of congratulations to Nancy Pelosi late yesterday evening after she announced she’d leave Democratic leadership. Kevin McCarthy, the incoming House Republican leader, has yet to do so.
Continue reading…Bipartisan committee may respond as soon as today to Trump’s attempt to quash their subpoena, report saysSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailA reminder of some of the unfinished business awaiting the January 6 committee as the end of the year – and the end of its mandate – approach:First, there’s the matter of Donald Trump. At what was likely its final public hearing last month, the lawmakers publicly voted to subpoena the former president’s testimony and documents. While Trump reportedly was open to the idea of appearing publicly before a panel he has no love for, he ultimately decided to challenge the subpoena in court. According to Politico, the panel could as soon as today file its response to his legal challenge.Trump and Florida governor Ron DeSantis will both address the Republican Jewish Coalition National Leadership Meeting along with a host of other conservatives. However, since the former president is appearing virtually, it does not appear he’ll be in the same room as the Florida governor, who has lately emerged as his rival.Joe Biden has returned to Washington from a long trip to Egypt and Asia, and will hold a public event with labor and business leaders at 1 pm eastern time.Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell released a statement of congratulations to Nancy Pelosi late yesterday evening after she announced she’d leave Democratic leadership. Kevin McCarthy, the incoming House Republican leader, has yet to do so. Continue reading…