News

Jan. 6 Committee Rejects Justice Department’s Request For Witness Transcripts

The Justice Department requested transcripts from the January 6 House select committee in the widening of their probe into the Capitol attack, but the committee rejected their inquiry.

“They made a request, and we told them that as a committee, the product was ours, and we’re not giving anyone access to the work product. That would be premature at this point because we haven’t completed our work.” January 6 committee chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) said on Tuesday.

“We can’t share it, the document, with them,” Thompson added. “Big difference … we can’t give them unilateral access.”

Thompson clarified that the Justice Department’s request would be granted if they wanted to come in and look at a few things, but that they would not be able to take their work to use in their investigation.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.

The Justice Department has widened its investigation into the planning of the “Stop the Steal” rally that proceeded the attack after being criticized for not taking more initiative to prosecute former President Donald Trump for what some believe was criminal activity. The Justice Department was unclear about whose interview transcripts they were seeking.

The January 6 committee has conducted over 1,000 interviews with people who may have insight into the attack.

Rose Carter

Share
Published by
Rose Carter

Recent Posts

Attorney General Pam Bodni Sold Millions In Trump Media Stock After ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff Announcement

On April 2, Attorney General Pam Bondi sold off her shares in Trump Media Stock,…

3 hours ago

Former Vice President Mike Pence Calls Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs ‘Harmful’

Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Donald Trump's recent efforts to raise tariffs, describing…

12 hours ago

Supreme Court Divided On Trump’s Executive Order To End Birthright Citizenship

Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments on President Donald Trump's executive order to end…

13 hours ago

Florida Bans Fluoride From Water Supply After DeSantis Push

Last week, Florida became the second state to ban fluoride from public drinking water officially.…

1 day ago

National Weather Service Struggles After DOGE Staff Cuts As Hurricane Season Arrives: ‘Our Worst Nightmare’

The National Weather Service (NWS) is under strain after losing hundreds of employees over the…

1 day ago

After Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration’s Plan To End Protections For Venezuelan Migrants, Venezuelan-Americans Questions Support For Trump

Last week, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary…

1 day ago