US: Top House Republicans subpoenaed by Capitol riot panel
By DW
13 May 2022 |
11:28 am
Five House Republicans are said to have information relevant the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump. However, they all have refused to cooperate with the special investigation.
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