Results for: Congressional Investigations

Steve Bannon’s appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction has been denied, meaning he will have to serve a prison sentence for ignoring a subpoena related to the investigation of the January 6th Capitol riot. The US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that granting Bannon’s appeal would hinder Congress’s investigatory powers, and that claiming to have acted on legal advice is not a valid defense. Bannon’s attorney has vowed to appeal the decision, citing concerns about constitutional issues and potential future abuses of executive privilege.

Amid ongoing congressional investigations into campus antisemitism, Columbia University President Nemat Shafik has taken strict measures to address the issue, resulting in suspensions and investigations of students and faculty. Despite her efforts to appease the Republican-led inquiry, Shafik now faces pressure to resign over concerns about the potential chilling effect on academic freedom. The hearings have sparked controversy, with critics arguing that Congress should not interfere in universities’ handling of ideological disputes.