Jan. 6 Panel Holds Steve Bannon In Criminal Contempt

Jan. 6 Panel Holds Steve Bannon In Criminal Contempt

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The video discusses Steve Bannon's refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena, leading to potential contempt charges. The process involves several steps, including committee meetings, a House vote, and DOJ involvement. Other witnesses like Cash Patel, Mark Meadows, and Dan Scavino also face deposition delays due to various reasons, including cooperation and subpoena service issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical law allows Congress to hold someone in contempt for not complying with a subpoena?

A law from 1901

A law from 1857

A law from 1920

A law from 1789

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step the committee must take to hold Bannon in contempt?

File a lawsuit

Hold a press conference

Send the case to the Department of Justice

Vote on and adopt a contempt report

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which body must approve the contempt report after the committee votes on it?

The House of Representatives

The Senate

The Department of Justice

The Supreme Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Dan Scavino's deposition delayed?

There were issues serving him with his subpoena

He requested more time to prepare

He was cooperating with the committee

He was out of the country

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason did the committee give for delaying the depositions of Mark Meadows and Cash Patel?

They requested legal counsel

They were not served subpoenas

They were cooperating with the committee

They were unavailable for the scheduled date