Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas McCarthy, Four Other GOP Lawmakers

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas McCarthy, Four Other GOP Lawmakers

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The video discusses the issuance of subpoenas by the House committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Five lawmakers, including Kevin McCarthy and Jim Jordan, have been subpoenaed due to their direct conversations with former President Trump. The committee seeks additional information about their involvement in the events leading up to and during the attack. This move is unprecedented and may face legal challenges.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is unusual about the House committee's action regarding the Capitol insurrection investigation?

They are holding public hearings.

They are collaborating with the Senate.

They are issuing subpoenas to members of Congress.

They are focusing on international relations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which political party primarily composes the January 6th Committee?

Libertarians

Republicans

Democrats

Independents

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who is the House Republican leader that received a subpoena?

Jim Jordan

Scott Perry

Kevin McCarthy

Mo Brooks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the committee's initial approach before issuing subpoenas?

They issued fines.

They requested voluntary cooperation.

They filed a lawsuit.

They held a press conference.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the committee seeking from the subpoenaed lawmakers?

Their resignation letters

Information about their communications with former President Trump

Financial records

Their travel itineraries