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Mar 6, 2026 Republican lawmakers urged the Justice Department to charge Cassidy Hutchinson Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The push targeted a congressional witness and risked chilling future testimony, weakening oversight by raising the cost of speaking to investigators.
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- Republicans Target Jan. 6 Witness Cassidy Hutchinson — On March 6, 2026, CNN reported that Republican lawmakers are urging the Justice Department to charge former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified about Trump's role in the January 6 insurrection.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 59 – 2026-02-28–2026-03-06
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Dec 16, 2025 President Trump called for the January 6 committee to pay a very steep price Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The threat targeted a congressional investigation and tested norms that protect legislative oversight from executive intimidation.
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- Trump Calls for Jan. 6 Committee Accountability — Trump called for the Jan.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
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Jun 5, 2025 The House Oversight Committee sought testimony from Joe Biden's former aides about his condition in office Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inquiry used congressional oversight to question the legitimacy of a prior administration's decision-making.
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- House oversight committee seeks testimony from Biden's aides — The House oversight committee, led by Republican Representative James Comer, has requested transcribed interviews with five of Joe Biden's former senior advisers.
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Week 20 – 2025-05-31–2025-06-06
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May 6, 2025 The House Committee on Education and Workforce prepared and then held hearings on campus antisemitism Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The hearings tested the line between congressional oversight and political pressure on universities over speech and protest.
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- US House Committee on Education and Workforce to Hold Hearing on Antisemitism — The US House Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Republican Representative Tim Walberg, is set to hold a hearing on antisemitism, questioning the presidents of Haverford College, DePaul University, and
- House committee holds hearing on campus antisemitism
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Week 16 – 2025-05-03–2025-05-09
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