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Thompson’s Jan. 6 committee to vote on contempt charges for Meadows

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Rep. Thompson’s Jan. 6 committee to vote on contempt charges for Trump chief of staff

by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today
December 13, 2021

The House select committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob is poised to vote to hold Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff, in criminal contempt for defying a subpoena.

The committee, led by Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, has released damning information about Meadows’ role in the attack — when hundreds of Trump supporters violently stormed the Capitol and interrupted Congress’ certification of Biden’s electoral victory.

READ MORE: Will Rep. Bennie Thompson’s Jan. 6 committee subpoena Trump? “Nobody’s off limits.”

Thompson and his committee believe Meadows’ testimony could be key to information gathering about the deadly riot, as he was Trump’s top aide at the time and was with him in the White House as the rioters breached the building. But after submitting thousands of documents to the committee in recent days, Meadows has stopped cooperating with the committee, which is scheduled to vote Monday night on holding Meadows in contempt.

The entire House is likely to vote later this week to approve the resolution, meaning Meadows would face criminal prosecution under the U.S. Department of Justice. Others, including Trump strategist Steve Bannon, have been indicted by the DOJ for not cooperating with the House investigation.

An attorney for Meadows said the former chief of staff stopped cooperating with the panel because it was asking for information protected under executive privilege.

The bipartisan Jan. 6 committee, in a report released by Thompson on Sunday night, revealed it has documents showing that Meadows said the National Guard “would be present to ‘protect pro Trump people’” on Jan. 6.

The report also highlights details from documents that Meadows turned over to the committee before Meadows decided to stop cooperating. Among them is the email in which Meadows made the comments about the National Guard, adding that “many more would be available on standby” to protect pro-Trump demonstrators, according to the Washington Post.

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In its report, the committee said it seeks more information from Meadows on text messages he exchanged with the organizer of the Jan. 6 rally on the Ellipse that preceded the attack on the Capitol. The organizer texted Meadows that things “have gotten crazy and I desperately need some direction. Please.” The committee also wants to know more about messages Meadows received regarding “apparent efforts” to encourage Republican lawmakers in certain states to send alternate slates of electors to Congress in an attempt to undo Biden’s win. In texts, a member of Congress told Meadows that the plan was “highly controversial,” and Meadows texted back, “I love it.”

The documents also show that Meadows forwarded claims of election fraud to Department of Justice leaders for further investigation — “some of which he may have received using a private email account.”

Meadows, the committee’s report claims, also reportedly introduced Trump to then-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark, who recommended to Trump that he be installed as acting attorney general and that state officials be told to appoint alternate slates of electors.

The then-chief of staff also reportedly “participated in meetings and calls during which the participants reportedly discussed the need to ‘‘fight’ back against ‘mounting evidence’ of purported voter fraud,” according to the panel’s report.

Washington Post on Dec. 13, 2021

READ MORE: Rep. Bennie Thompson tapped to lead committee investigating Jan. 6 riot

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-19 09:20:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 17-19

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-01-17 07:20:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.

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Biden to address the nation days before Trump's inauguration

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-15 10:43:00

SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.

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