Topic: Contempt Of Congress

Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie are considering contempt or impeachment charges against Justice Department officials if the remaining Epstein 302 forms and prosecution memos are not released. The investigation has also touched on Bill and Hillary Clinton's refusal to comply with certain House subpoenas. Meanwhile, Senator Chuck Schumer has questioned why millions of pages of documents remain unreleased.

The House Oversight Committee voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress after they failed to appear for subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The vote was bipartisan for Bill Clinton (34-8) and more divided for Hillary Clinton (28-15). Legal analysts suggest the Clintons showed "hubris" by defying the subpoenas, comparing their situation to Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro, who were prosecuted for similar actions.

Former DOJ official Kash Patel analyzed Merrick Garland's testimony, accusing the Attorney General of stonewalling Congress regarding the Hunter Biden investigation. Patel noted that Garland is in violation of six congressional subpoenas, which could technically constitute felony contempt of Congress. He argued that the DOJ has been fully weaponized to protect the Biden family.

Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress, though the sentence is delayed pending an appeal. In a separate news item, veterinarians report an increase in pets being hospitalized for marijuana poisoning, likely due to the ingestion of discarded edibles. The hosts joke that the real tragedy is the "waste of good weed" when pets accidentally consume it.

Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon was found guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6th Committee. While Bannon was not at the Capitol during the riot, media outlets have framed the conviction as a major link to the insurrection. Concurrently, the New York Post published an editorial signaling a break from Donald Trump, suggesting the former president is "losing it."

The congressional inquiry into the January 6th Capitol attack is scheduled for primetime television broadcasts starting June 9th. Former trade advisor Peter Navarro was indicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with subpoenas. Navarro criticized his arrest at an airport, where he was reportedly placed in handcuffs and leg irons.

Steve Bannon has been indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the January 6th House Committee. Media coverage of the indictment has characterized the Capitol riot as the "worst attack on democracy since the Civil War." The hosts argue the investigation is a "purge" intended to vilify Republicans and Trump supporters.

The House of Representatives voted to hold former Trump advisor Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas from the January 6th investigative committee. Bannon has cited executive privilege as his reason for non-compliance, leading to a legal debate over the legislative body's investigative powers. The hosts discuss the political optics of the situation and the potential for Bannon to face jail time in an "orange jumpsuit."

The hosts revisit the 2012 contempt of Congress vote against former Attorney General Eric Holder regarding the Fast and Furious gun-running scandal. They play a montage of mainstream media clips from that era to highlight perceived hypocrisy in how the media currently covers subpoenas against the Trump administration. The discussion frames the political conflict as "contempt kabuki" and partisan theater.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims Attorney General Bill Barr committed a crime by lying to Congress. The segment examines her rhetoric regarding the rule of law and the potential for a process to hold the Attorney General accountable for his testimony regarding the Mueller investigation.

The legal definition and history of "Contempt of Congress" are explored in the context of the Michael Flynn investigation. The hosts note that the power was originally intended to punish those who bribed representatives and is distinct from judicial contempt. They point out that figures like Lois Lerner were held in contempt without serving jail time, as the power is generally tied to legislative rather than criminal matters.

Legal experts are questioning the Department of Justice's refusal to prosecute contempt of Congress citations against officials like Lois Lerner and Attorney General Eric Holder. Under federal law, the U.S. Attorney is required to bring such matters before a grand jury, but the current administration's lack of enforcement has raised concerns about the rule of law and accountability.

Attorney General Eric Holder engaged in a heated exchange with Representative Louie Gohmert during a House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the "Fast and Furious" investigation. Holder told Gohmert, "You don't want to go there, buddy," after being questioned about his contempt of Congress citation. The exchange ended with a bizarre non-sequitur from Holder about Gohmert's "asparagus," a callback to a previous legal joke.

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo was swiftly impeached on charges including allowing leftist meetings on army bases. The hosts compare this to the U.S. situation where Attorney General Eric Holder was held in contempt of Congress over the Fast and Furious investigation, though the DOJ declined to prosecute.

Attorney General Eric Holder faced renewed calls for his resignation from Senator John Cornyn during congressional hearings related to the Fast and Furious investigation. The discussion touches on the potential for a contempt of Congress citation against Holder. This marks one of several appearances by the Attorney General before the committee regarding the controversial gun-walking program.

Representative Darrell Issa warns Eric Holder that he is in contempt of Congress for failing to provide subpoenaed materials without citing a constitutional exemption. A reference is made to John Mitchell, the Nixon-era Attorney General who went to jail for his role in the Watergate cover-up. Dvorak provides a historical overview of Mitchell's conviction for conspiracy and obstruction of justice.