The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol on Tuesday formally approved holding Steve Bannon, one of former President Donald Trump's allies, in contempt of Congress.

Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson told CNN on Tuesday that he expects the full House to vote on criminal contempt charges for Bannon before the end of the week, and a source familiar with the floor schedule told CNN the plan is for the chamber to vote on the referral on Thursday.


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