Political-Obstruction

Steve Bannon Indicted for Contempt of Congress in January 6 Investigation

2021-10-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Steve Bannon was indicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack. He was charged for failing to appear for a deposition and refusing to produce requested documents, which the …

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DISCLOSE Act Passes House But GOP Blocks Senate Vote on Citizens United Response

2010-06-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

House passes Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act requiring disclosure of corporate political spending, but Republican leadership blocks Senate consideration to protect dark money donors

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