GOP Considers Boycott Of Jan. 6 Probe After Pelosi Rejects Panel Picks

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding the committee investigating the Capitol riot. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy accuses Speaker Nancy Pelosi of abusing her power by rejecting two of his five picks for the panel. Pelosi cites the integrity of the investigation as her reason for blocking Jim Jordan and Jim Banks, who supported a lawsuit to invalidate 2020 election ballots and opposed certifying the election results. McCarthy insists on all five of his picks being seated, otherwise, he plans to conduct a separate investigation. Key questions about preparedness and the safety of Capitol police are raised.

What did Pelosi state about appointing McCarthy's other three picks for the panel?

What stance did McCarthy take regarding the participation of Republicans in the investigation?