Judge shreds Bannon defenses ahead of contempt trial  —  A federal judge on Monday eviscerated nearly all of Steve Bannon's defenses against a charge that he criminally defied a subpoena from the Jan. 6 select committee, leaving the longtime Donald Trump ally with few options to fight the contempt of Congress case against him.

Oath Keepers lawyer says Stewart Rhodes wanted her Trump contacts before Jan. 6 Capitol attack  —  The Jan. 6 Committee will explore links between the Trump White House and right-wing militia groups on Tuesday.  They've spoken to Kellye SoRelle, who might be a key.

Judge won't delay Steve Bannon's trial after his last-minute offer to cooperate with Jan. 6 panel  —  WASHINGTON — A judge said Monday that he would not delay the contempt of Congress trial of Steve Bannon, just one week before it is set to begin.  —  Bannon was indicted last year for refusing …

Accused Jan. 6 rioter who warned of possible ‘civil war’ expected to testify to House committee Tuesday  —  Tuesday's Jan. 6 hearing is expected to focus on the rise of radical extremism.  —  Stephen Ayres, who pleaded guilty to a federal charge of illegally entering the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is seen in an updated photo.

Judge rejects Bannon's bid to delay trial, executive-privilege claim  —  The former Trump adviser offered to testify before Jan. 6 House committee days before his trial on charges of criminal contempt of Congress  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  A federal judge on Monday refused …