Jan. 6 Panel Plans Contempt Vote As Trump Sues Over Probe

The Capitol is taking steps to hold Steve Bannon in contempt, while former President Trump is suing the National Archives to prevent the release of presidential documents, citing executive privilege. The House Panel argues that Bannon, a former White House aide turned podcast host, lacks legal standing as he was a private citizen during his discussions with Trump before the January attack. Meanwhile, former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and another former White House aide are in negotiations with the committee.

What action is the Capitol taking against Steve Bannon?

• Appointing him as an advisor

• Granting him immunity

• Holding him in contempt

• Issuing a subpoena

Why is former President Trump suing the National Archives?

• To support Steve Bannon

• To challenge the election results

• To block the release of presidential documents

• To gain access to classified documents

What is the House Panel's claim regarding Steve Bannon's legal standing?

• He has diplomatic immunity

• He was a government official

• He has executive privilege

• He was a private citizen at the time

Who is negotiating with the committee alongside Mark Meadows?

• The National Archives

• Donald Trump

• A former White House aide

• Steve Bannon

What is the main reason for the House Panel's argument against Bannon's legal standing?

• He was not involved in the January attack

• He is cooperating with the investigation

• He was a private citizen during the discussions

• He has already testified