Trump writes to Jan. 6 committee after its vote to subpoena him
The former president repeated his false claims that the 2020 election was rigged and stolen.
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Trump pens letter to Jan. 6 committee members
In a 14-page letter, former President Donald Trump reacted to the January 6 committee after it voted unanimously to issue him a subpoena. Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson is expected to officially issue the subpoena in a matter of days. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns is at the White House with more.
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Former President Donald Trump sent a response to the Jan. 6 committee after they unanimously voted to issue him a subpoena. Trump attacked the panel in the 14-page letter, calling them "political hacks and thugs" and repeated his false claims of election fraud. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
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Trump responds to threat of subpoena
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Next steps after vote to subpoena Trump
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Jan. 6 select committee votes to subpoena Trump
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House Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Trump, "the one person at the center" on Jan. 6
Committee vice chair Rep. Liz Cheney said a "key task" remained: "We must seek the testimony under oath of Jan. 6's central player."
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Elaine Chao's testimony on why she resigned
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Kinzinger: Trump rushed to withdraw troops
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Secret Service knew of potential for violence
The House Jan. 6 committee revealed during a public hearing on Thursday that the Secret Service, as well as other agencies, knew about the potential for violence ahead of the riot at the Capitol. CBS News also learned that the committee would vote to subpoena former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Ed O'Keefe, John Dickerson, Catherine Herridge, Jeff Pegues, Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa and A.T. Smith, a former Secret Service deputy director, discussed during a CBS News Special Report.
Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Donald Trump
In a public hearing on Thursday, the Jan. 6 committee called on former President Donald Trump to testify. The committee argued Trump agitated the crowd then directed them to the U.S. Capitol, knowing some were armed and angry. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Trump
The January 6 committee took the extraordinary step of voting to subpoena former President Donald Trump in its ninth public hearing. CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett discussed the hearing with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe and Charles Marino, a former Secret Service supervisory special agent.
Elaine Chao testifies about why she resigned from Trump administration after Jan. 6
"I came as an immigrant to this country. I believe in this country. I believe in the peaceful transfer of power. I believe in democracy. And so, it was a decision that I made on my own," she said.
Jan. 6 committee holding ninth hearing
The January 6 House select committee is holding its ninth public hearing Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discussed what the panel is expected to share, including potential testimony from Ginni Thomas.
Jan. 6 committee says Trump tried to rush troop withdrawal
"Knowing he lost and had weeks left in office, President Trump rushed to complete unfinished business. One key example is this: President Trump issued an order for large-scale U.S. troop withdrawals," Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.
Trump wouldn't be first former president subpoenaed by Congress
Trump is expected to face a subpoena from the committee investigating the assault on the Capitol that took place on Jan. 6, 2021.
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump request to intervene in documents dispute
There were no noted dissents.
What to expect at today's Jan. 6 hearing
Today, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold what could be its final public hearing. The committee is expected to show never-before-seen evidence and will focus on former President Trump’s role. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins us with more.
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Jan. 6 committee to hold hearing Thursday
The Jan. 6 House select committee is holding its ninth public hearing Thursday. The hearing is expected to focus on the knowledge former President Donald Trump may have had of the Capitol riots before they happened. As CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports, there will be no in-person witnesses during the hearing.
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