Speaker Pelosi isn't giving up on an investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, telling Democrats on Tuesday that 4 options remain to launch a comprehensive review even after Republicans blocked legislation last week.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi isn't giving up on an investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, telling Democrats on Tuesday that four options remain to launch a comprehensive review even after RepublicansDuring a conference call with members of the House Democratic Caucus, Pelosi detailed options, including having the Senate vote a second time and trying to overcome the Republican filibuster, according to two sources who were on the call.
A presidential commission would need Congress to grant subpoena power and allocate funding. Both chambers would have to vote to approve, which looks unlikely after the Senate Republicans' filibuster last week. Democrats have pushed for an investigation while Republicans have argued it would be a political process that would damage them in the midterm election and provide no new insights beyond the existing inquiries.
One source familiar with the discussion noted Democrats worry if a congressional select committee is formed, Republicans will stack it with Trump allies like Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio or Matt Gaetz of Florida.
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