CBS News’ Robert Costa On The Return Of The January 6th Committee’s Hearing And Its Role In The “Battle Over The Future Of American Democracy”

The January 6 Committee has officially thrown down the gauntlet, announcing that it has “issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump for testimony and records relevant to the Select Committee’s investigation into the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol and its causes.”

During a televised debate on Sunday night, Democratic candidate Marcus Flowers accused House Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of being at least partially responsible for the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, citing as evidence Greene’s false and oft-repeated stance that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump.

UPDATED: Federal prosecutors have recommended that Steve Bannon be sentenced to six months in prison for flouting a subpoena issued last year by the January 6th Committee.

#stallionnightlive pic.twitter.com/pDji7Z1S37Megan Thee Stallion, the episode’s host and musical guest, presented a monologue in which she took pride in recent accomplishments, such as mastering a British accent, and looked toward the future.The rapper then teased the news that her Los Angeles home had been robbed while she was in New York prepping for her ”SNL” hosting duties.“I would like to address a certain incident that I’m sure it’s on everybody’s mind,” she teased.“No, I don’t know why Popeye’s took dirty rice off the menu!”

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Saturday Night Live” opened its third episode of the season by taking on Jan. 6 committee hearings, starting  Kenan Thompson as United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS). And the theme of the sketch was quite simple: No matter how bad the attempts to stage a coup and overthrow the nation were, there’s no accountability in this country… and nothing will ultimately come of it. Donald Trump will roam free, there’s little chance he’ll actually live up to the subpoena to appear in front of the committee, and there’s nothing they can do about it. Liz Cheney, played by Heidi Gardner,  noted that “Over the past few months, this bipartisan committee has presented our case to all Americans. Whether you’re a Republican who’s not watching or a Democrat who’s nodding so hard your head is falling off, one person is responsible for this insurrection: Donald Trump. And one person will suffer the consequences: Me. You might be wondering what makes me so tough. And I asked you who was your dad? … You could say I have big Dick Cheney energy.”

Friday report in The Wall Street Journal.The Journal – itself part of the News Corp side of Murdoch’s holdings – says the discussions are at an “early stage,” with special exploratory board committees forming on both sides. A merger would bring the media empires back under one roof since Murdoch split his holdings in 2013 into News Corp, which is primarily publishing, and Fox Corp., mostly TV.Murdoch, 91, is currently executive chair of both companies.

The January 6th Committee’s proceedings this week may have been its final chance to deliver a closing argument about Donald Trump’s culpability in the attack on the Capitol, and it did so by once again exceeding expectations.

Gayle King has revealed the whispered bathroom calls she had with Oprah in a heartfelt tribute to Olivia Newton-John.EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Olivia Newton-John - Her family, Dolly Parton, Sir Cliff and more share memoriesThe TV presenter made the sweet revelation when she was celebrating the memory of the Grease actress in HELLO!'s special Breast Cancer Awareness Month digital issue. "I'm in the bathroom whispering to Oprah," she told us.Speaking fondly of the memory, Gayle remembered when she called Oprah to ask if she could invite Olivia over for dinner to her house after interviewing her for CBS Sunday Morning.She had wanted to keep the fun going after spending the day at Olivia's California ranch for the TV interview.

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol concluded its likely final meeting before the midterm elections with a few surprises.

Surprising no one, Donald Trump today quickly lashed out at the January 6 Select Committee after a vote to subpoena the former president over his role in the insurrection and attack on the Capitol last year. 

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously on Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump.  The committee’s members, seven Democrats and two anti-Trump Republicans, voted to compel the former president to testify about his conduct leading up to and during the attack.

Donald Trump was subpoenaed today over his role in the insurrection and attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The Congressional January 6 Committee announced earlier today that it would vote on whether to subpoena the former president in its ongoing investigation into the assault. There had been little indication in recent days that such a move might be in the offing, though in the hours before the conclave NBC did report on the possibility.

The January 6th Committee returned on Thursday with what may be a closing argument before a large TV audience on Donald Trump’s role in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, leading to the deadly siege of the Capitol.

The final January 6th Committee hearing on Thursday is expected to again focus on Donald Trump and his role in the siege of the Capitol — and why democracy continues to remain under threat.

Kanye West has been hit with backlash over his “White Lives Matter” shirts after their debut at Paris Fashion Week, reportedly resulting in Jaden Smith walking out of West’s Yeezy fashion show, where he was seated in the front row.

UPDATE, 9:42 AM PT: The January 6th Committee’s next hearing will take place on Oct. 13.

Discovery+ has set a premiere date for its feature documentary January 6th from 9/11 filmmakers Gédéon and Jules Naudet. The pic will stream January 5, just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Natalie Morales will be a correspondent for CBS News, with duties that will include the true crime series 48 Hours.