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Justice Department moves to toss Steve Bannon’s conviction tied to Congress’ Jan. 6 investigation

NBC News Politics·November 5, 2026·1 min read
Justice Department moves to toss Steve Bannon’s conviction tied to Congress’ Jan. 6 investigation

The Trump administration moved to vacate the conviction of Steve Bannon on two counts of contempt of Congress tied to the Jan. 6 investigation. The Justice Department's motion seeks to overturn the guilty verdict, which stemmed from Bannon's refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena. The move marks a significant legal shift in the case.

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