Stephen K. Bannon begins prison sentence for contempt of Congress

Former Trump adviser Stephen K. Bannon reported to federal prison to begin a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. Bannon criticized Democrats and the Biden administration, claiming he is a political prisoner. He broadcast his final podcast episode before imprisonment.

Steve Bannon Scheduled to Report to Prison

Steve Bannon, a longtime Trump ally, is scheduled to report to federal prison to serve a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack. The Supreme Court rejected his appeal to delay the sentence.

House Judiciary Committee Contempt of Congress Investigation

The House Judiciary Committee is considering holding President Joe Biden's ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer, in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena. Zwonitzer allegedly received classified information from Biden and has not provided requested documents to the committee.

Contempt of Congress Vote Against Attorney General Merrick Garland

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) plans to force a vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress for refusing to provide evidence related to President Joe Biden's handling of classified information. Luna argues that access to information is crucial for effective legislation.

U.S. Politics

CNN anchor Jake Tapper criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for withholding audio tapes of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden from Congress, sparking a political controversy.

House vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress

The House voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not producing audio recordings of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden. The move was mostly along party lines, with one Republican voting against it.

Legal Battle: Steve Bannon's Appeal

Fox News contributor Joe Concha and Steve Bannon's legal battle over his prison sentence for defying a Jan. 6 House committee subpoena are discussed. Bannon faces consequences for contempt of Congress charges related to his involvement in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. He seeks to avoid prison time through an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Legal and Political News

Hunter Biden found guilty in gun case, House to vote on holding Attorney General Garland in contempt, Fed's campaign to curb inflation

Political Controversy Surrounding Attorney General Merrick Garland and Hunter Biden's Conviction

Attorney General Merrick Garland faces potential contempt of Congress from Republican-led House of Representatives. Democrats defend Garland against allegations of bias. Hunter Biden's conviction sparks political debate. Republicans threaten consequences if Garland doesn't comply with subpoenas. Historical context includes past contempt of Congress cases.

Contempt of Congress Resolution for Attorney General Merrick Garland

The House Rules Committee will debate a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing a subpoena to hand over recordings of President Joe Biden being interviewed by former Special Counsel Robert Hur.

Steve Bannon Ordered to Prison for Contempt of Congress

Steve Bannon must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S. Capitol insurrection. Bannon plans to fight the ruling and escalate the legal battle to the Supreme Court if necessary.

Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison for contempt of Congress

Steve Bannon, longtime ally of former President Trump, has been ordered to report to prison on July 1 for contempt of Congress. Bannon lost an appeal and was sentenced to four months in prison. He claims he acted on legal advice and did not intend to break the law.

House Oversight hearing on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress

Fox News host Jesse Watters reacts to House Oversight hearing on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Republicans consider holding Garland in contempt for withholding Biden's dementia tapes. Watters questions if Biden doctored transcripts. Republicans may resort to inherent contempt, a tactic not used in over 100 years.

Debate over Contempt of Congress for Attorney General Merrick Garland

The House Oversight Committee will debate holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not releasing audio recordings of President Biden's meetings with Special Prosecutor Robert Hur.

House Judiciary Committee Reviewing Contempt of Congress for Attorney General Merrick Garland

The House Judiciary Committee will review a report recommending holding Joe Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress on Thursday, May 16.

President Biden's executive privilege assertion over interview with special counsel

President Biden asserts executive privilege over his interview with special counsel Hur to prevent Congress from obtaining audio recordings. Attorney General Garland faces contempt of Congress for refusal to hand over the recording. Biden experienced mental lapses during the interview. Executive branch asserts official cannot be prosecuted for contempt of Congress. White House criticizes demand for audio recordings as politically motivated.

Conviction of Steve Bannon for Contempt of Congress

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon's conviction for contempt of Congress was upheld by a federal appeals court, and he is likely headed to prison for four months. Bannon had refused to testify in a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Paul Manafort's Recent Activities and Trump Administration Updates

Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman, has been meeting with Republicans about the upcoming party convention. He has been involved in foreign activities since leaving prison, including efforts to launch a mobile streaming platform in China. Manafort's ties to pro-Kremlin individuals have been flagged as a counterintelligence threat. Steve Bannon lost his appeal for contempt of Congress. In his criminal hush money trial, Donald Trump attacked President Joe Biden over inflation statistics.

Refusal to Release Audio of President Biden's Interview

Attorney General Merrick Garland refused to provide the audio of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, leading to potential contempt of Congress. Republicans argue that the audio is necessary for oversight of the president's classified document scandal.

Contempt of Congress Cases Involving Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon

Former Trump aide Peter Navarro predicts Supreme Court case after being sentenced to prison for contempt of Congress. Biden-appointed judge criticizes DOJ for allowing attorneys involved in Biden family investigation to defy subpoenas. Navarro and Bannon both received four-month prison sentences for similar charges.

Peter Navarro Surrendering for Contempt of Congress

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro is set to surrender at a federal Bureau of Prisons facility in Miami to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. He held a press conference before surrendering, claiming political persecution and portraying himself as a victim. The Supreme Court rejected his request for a reprieve, and he was directed to surrender by 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

Peter Navarro's Contempt of Congress Conviction

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison in Miami following a U.S. Supreme Court order. Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Navarro claims he couldn't testify due to Trump's executive privilege.

Peter Navarro's Contempt of Congress Conviction

Peter Navarro, an ex-White House aide to former President Donald Trump, is scheduled to turn himself in to a federal prison in Miami for a contempt of Congress conviction, making history as the first former White House official to be imprisoned for such a conviction.

The Supreme Court's Decision on Peter Navarro's Jail Time

The Supreme Court denied former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro’s motion to avoid jail time over his refusal to comply with a subpoena from the January 6 committee in 2022. Navarro was convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress and sentenced to four months in prison and fined $9,500. He will be the first of the former president’s advisers to serve prison time. Navarro plans to appeal the convictions, stating that the constitutional separation of powers is at stake.

Peter Navarro's Prison Sentence for Contempt of Congress

Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro is set to report to prison for four months for contempt of Congress. He will be housed in a minimum-security federal prison camp in Miami next to a zoo. Navarro's legal team attempted to delay his prison term, but the Supreme Court rejected the request. Navarro, 74, will have to adjust to life behind bars, take classes, and potentially work as a law library clerk or orderly.

Former Trump Adviser Peter Navarro's Contempt of Congress Conviction

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro is set to report to prison after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to delay his jail term for contempt of Congress conviction related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks.

Threat to hold Secretary of State Blinken in contempt of Congress

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas threatens to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over key documents related to the U.S.'s withdrawal from Afghanistan. McCaul accuses Blinken of choosing politics over policy.