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Pelosi blocked Trump allies from Jan. 6 committee. Now what?

The congressional committee investigating the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is embroiled in a new partisan firestorm over which Republican members can serve on it. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has the final say over its members and announced Wednesday she would reject two of the five members — Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks — suggested by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Pelosi blocked Trump allies from Jan. 6 committee. Now what?

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  • November 21, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 21, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

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    Thursday on the News Hour, Matt Gaetz drops his bid to serve as Trump's attorney general after failing to quell concerns about sex trafficking allegations. The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, its former defense minister and Hamas' military chief for crimes committed in Gaza. Plus, Sen. Sherrod Brown discusses the future of the Democratic Party.

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