January 6 commission

June 30, 2022 | 5:25 AM

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Pat Cipollone, Trump’s former White House counsel

Testimony in the hearings so far has shown Cipollone present at key points in the leadup to Jan. 6 and on the day of the attack.

By NPR

June 29, 2022 | 5:23 AM

Trump’s legal exposure may be growing – and 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing

"I don't care that they effing have weapons," Trump said, according to Hutchinson. "They're not here to hurt me."

By Domenico Montanaro/NPR

June 28, 2022 | 4:45 PM

Witness recalls Trump lunging for the wheel when told he couldn’t go to the Capitol

Hutchinson also testified that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy contacted her during the rally and asked for her to make sure that Trump didn’t come to the Capitol.

By Ximena Bustillo/NPR

June 28, 2022 | 5:24 AM

Jan. 6 committee schedules last-minute hearing for Tuesday

The panel has spent the last few weeks building a case around former President Donald Trump and his influence on the Jan. 6 insurrection.

By Ximena Bustillo/NPR and WITF Staff

June 24, 2022 | 5:24 AM

‘Just say it was corrupt’ and 3 other takeaways from Thursday’s Jan. 6 hearing

The series of hearings have shown just how thin a string was holding together American democracy.

By Domenico Montanaro/NPR

June 24, 2022 | 5:05 AM

Republican lawmakers — including Rep. Scott Perry — asked the White House for pardons before and after Jan. 6

“The only reason you ask for a pardon is if you think you’ve committed a crime,” Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of two Republicans on the select committee, said during the hearing.

By Ximena Bustillo/NPR

June 23, 2022 | 7:36 PM

Western PA Republicans Kelly, DeMarco drawn into ‘fake elector’ controversies as Jan. 6 hearings continue

The name of western Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Kelly has surfaced in a controversy regarding an abortive effort to present false slates of electors as Congress was certifying the outcome of the 2020 election.

By Chris Potter/WESA

June 23, 2022 | 4:46 PM

Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry asked for pardon, Meadows aide said.

By Robby Brod

June 23, 2022 | 5:28 AM

Who you’ll hear from and what to expect in today’s Jan. 6 House committee hearing

Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and former Acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue are among Thursday’s witnesses.

By Deepa Shivaram/NPR

June 22, 2022 | 9:29 PM

Live coverage Thursday’s January 6 committee hearing

The commission could discuss Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry’s involvement in the plot to overturn the 2020 election.

By Staff

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