Watch live: The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is convening at 1 p.m. ET for its final public hearing.
The committee also voted 9-0 to approve its final report, which will include findings, interview transcripts and legislative recommendations. The report is expected to be released in full Wednesday.
“Prosecutors are considering the implications of the conduct that we describe in our report,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, R-WY. “Faith in our elections and the rule of law are paramount to our republic.” While a so-called criminal referral has no real legal standing, it is a forceful statement by the committee and adds to political pressure already on Attorney General Merrick Garland and special counsel Jack Smith, who is conducting an investigation into Jan. 6 and Trump’s actions.
In Thursday’s Jan. 6 hearing, Rep. Pete Aguilar detailed a conversation former President Donald Trump had with former Vice President Mike Pence after he said he could not overturn the election. In court documents earlier this year, the committee suggested criminal charges against Trump could include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress.
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