Steve Bannon Reporting to Prison for Contempt Related to U.S. Capitol Riot Investigation

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Trump, reported to federal prison in Connecticut to serve a four-month sentence for contempt in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Bannon expressed pride in going to prison as a stand against tyranny and corrupt authorities.

Controversy over Executive Privilege and Release of Investigation Recordings

Rep. Dan Goldman argues that there is no new information in the recordings from Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation over which President Joe Biden asserted executive privilege. Attorney General Merrick Garland shouldn't be held in contempt for not turning over the tapes as the transcripts have already been released.

Former President Donald Trump's gag order during criminal trial in Manhattan

Former President Donald Trump remains gagged during his criminal trial in Manhattan after a New York appeals court ruling. The gag order prevents him from making public comments about witnesses, counsel, court staff, or family members of those involved. Trump violated the gag order multiple times and was fined for contempt.

Donald Trump's Manhattan Criminal Trial

The judge in Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial questions the truth of his social media post, highlighting Trump's history of contradictory statements and disregard for consequences. Prosecutors seek to hold Trump in contempt for violating a gag order. Trump's habit of making incendiary remarks continues despite legal consequences.

House Republicans vs. DOJ Controversy

House Republicans threaten Attorney General Merrick Garland with contempt for withholding audio recordings of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interviews with President Biden and his ghostwriter during an investigation. DOJ accused of misleading committee about timeline of transcript review.