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Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows cooperating with Jan. 6 panel

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

He was subpoenaed by the committee at the end of September and has been negotiating the terms of his deposition and turning over of documents.

Nation / World, Politics

Jan. 6 panel sets contempt vote for former DOJ official

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press November 29, 2021

Jeffrey Clark is one of more than 40 people the committee has subpoenaed so far.

Nation / World, Politics

Oath Keepers, Proud Boys subpoenaed by Jan. 6 House panel

by FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press November 23, 2021November 23, 2021

The subpoenas are the latest in a wide net the House panel has cast in an effort to investigate the riot, when supporters of former President Trump smashed their way into the Capitol to interrupt the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.

Business, Maine, Politics

Maine DEP suspends construction license for $1 billion power line

by Edward D. Murphy and Tux Turkel November 23, 2021November 24, 2021

The license will be reinstated if the New England Clean Energy Connect project’s developer wins its legal fights over state land or a pending statutory ban.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation / World, Politics

Two Fox News contributors resign over Tucker Carlson’s ‘egregious’ Jan. 6 documentary

by Christie D’Zurilla Los Angeles Times (Tribune News Service) November 22, 2021

Conservatives Johan Goldberg and Stephen Hayes say the program is part of ‘a longstanding trend’ among Fox News’ opinion hosts who have amplified the ‘false claims and bizarre narratives’ of former President Trump.

Nation / World, News, Politics

House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Alex Jones and Roger Stone

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

Jones, who spreads conspiracy theories, and Stone, a longtime Trump ally, are the latest to be asked for information by a congressional committee investigating the violence at the Capitol.

Nation / World, Politics

Next Kyle Rittenhouse legal battle: Who gets the $2 million bail posted after his arrest?

by Stacy St. Clair and Christy Gutowski Chicago Tribune (Tribune News Service) November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

An organization run by right-wing lawyer Lin Wood filed a motion shortly after the verdict Friday asking that the money be refunded to that group, the the teenager’s lawyers say it should go to their client.

Nation / World, Politics

Probe finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of misconduct by Cuomo

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

A legislative investigation has found “overwhelming evidence” that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and ordered state workers to help produce his book during work hours.