Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month sentence
Firebrand right-wing influencer Steve Bannon served a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon prison release
Former Trump aide Steve Bannon was released from federal prison Tuesday, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to CBS News. The former Trump campaign CEO served a four-month sentence after defying a subpoena from a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Steve Bannon reports to prison
Steve Bannon, who served as a strategist for former President Donald Trump, reported to federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday to serve a four-month sentence for defying a House committee subpoena related to the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Steve Bannon reports to prison in Connecticut
Steve Bannon had to report to prison after the Supreme Court rejected his plea to stay out.
Bannon promises retribution if Trump returns
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Steve Bannon asks Supreme Court to delay 4-month prison sentence
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Steve Bannon seeks to stay out of prison while he appeals conviction
Steve Bannon asked a federal appeals court to appeal him to remain out of prison while he challenges his conviction on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress.
Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison July 1 in contempt of Congress case
Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared in a Washington, D.C. federal courtroom on Thursday as a judge weighed whether to clear the way for Bannon to serve out a four-month prison sentence.
Steven Bannon ordered to report to prison in July
A judge Thursday ordered Trump's former chief White House strategist Steve Bannon to report to prison on July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for his 2022 contempt of Congress conviction, when he refused to testify before a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Appeals court upholds Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction
The three-judge panel upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for not responding to a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
How Trump reshaped the Republican Party
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Bannon argues his contempt of Congress conviction should be overturned
Trump's former chief White House strategist was found guilty of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress in 2022.
Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress
A jury has found Steve Bannon, chief White House strategist to former President Donald Trump, guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress, for not complying with a Jan. 6 committee subpoena for documents and testimony. The jury deliberated for under three hours before reaching a verdict. Bannon appeared outside the court to say, "I stand with Trump and the Constitution, and I will never back off that - ever. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane was at the court for the verdict.
Bannon subpoenaed by grand jury in Jan. 6 investigation
A number of former Trump aides have already testified before the grand jury investigating the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Bannon criticizes DeSantis, Musk, outside court in his N.Y. felony case
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Why Pence's grand jury testimony matters
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Steve Bannon facing same judge who presided over Trump Organization trial
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Greene's comments on Jan. 6 draw controversy
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Trump's legal team responds to Jan. 6 subpoena
Former President Donald Trump's legal team has responded to a subpoena from the January 6th committee. Trump's attorneys say they will analyze and respond appropriately to this "unprecedented action." CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News to discuss.
Steve Bannon's prison sentence delayed as he appeals conviction
Donald Trump's former chief White House strategist was sentenced to four months in prison for criminal contempt of Congress.
Special Report: Jan. 6 panel focuses on Trump
At what may be its final public hearing, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol focused on former President Donald Trump's actions and ended with a unanimous vote to subpoena Trump to testify under oath. Watch the full hearing and analysis in this CBS News Special Report anchored by Norah O'Donnell.
Steve Bannon's sentencing today
Former Trump aide Steve Bannon is in court this morning to be sentenced for defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Bannon was convicted on contempt of Congress charges in July. Former prosecutor David Weinstein joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
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Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down
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Military requiring flu vaccines for recruits as Air Force base deals with outbreak
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funds for Iran war, other needs
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.
Air Canada flight diverted to Boston airport due to "incapacitated" pilot
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Trump to ask Congress to make 15% ethanol-gas blend permanent
E15 is usually only available part of the year to help ease high gas prices under a waiver from the EPA.
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's bid for Michigan's voter rolls
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Massive fire in Allentown prompts evacuations for nearby residents
A massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, has forced nearby residents to evacuate their homes Wednesday night.
Military requiring flu vaccines for recruits as Air Force base deals with outbreak
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's bid for Michigan's voter rolls
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from 30 states and D.C.
Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down
President Trump met with Republican senators soon after canceling plans to sign bipartisan housing affordability legislation at the Capitol.
Some states want to regulate prediction markets. Should the feds let them?
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued nine states to block them from regulating prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Chemours to pay $450M in first federal "forever chemicals" settlement
Chemical maker Chemours allegedly discharged chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions in three states.
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Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift
The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, a victory for Senate GOP leadership — and a shift from one day earlier.
Military requiring flu vaccines for recruits as Air Force base deals with outbreak
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CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area
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Espaillat's loss a political earthquake for House Dems, Hispanic caucus
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Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
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Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Colombia's presidential runoff
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Two 7+ magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, heavy damage reported
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Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
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Inside Kidz Bop as it celebrates 25 years
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Clive Davis dies at 94
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Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
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U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
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Searches conducted in NYPD bribery probe
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons
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Eric Adams' former chief of staff arrested
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Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord
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TSA seizes illegal drones by World Cup arenas
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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The USMNT will take on Turkey Thursday in its final group stage match before heading to the knockout round. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from the team's base camp in California.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
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