Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, agrees to testify in January 6 committee

a { color: #880000 !important; background: #ffeeee !important; } US Capitol riot committee holds final hearingUS Politics > PoliticsThe US Capitol riot committee held its final public hearing on Wednesday, investigating the events of January 6th, 2021.

What's happened

The committee investigated the events of January 6th, 2021, and the role of former President Donald Trump in the insurrection.

Why it matters

The investigation aims to hold those responsible accountable and prevent similar events from happening in the future.

What the papers say

Sources report on the committee's findings and the impact of the investigation on public opinion. Some sources highlight the lack of cooperation from Republican members of Congress and the continued support for Trump within the party.

How we got here

The committee has held multiple public hearings over the past year, examining the events leading up to and during the insurrection. The investigation has been contentious, with some Republican members of Congress refusing to cooperate and downplaying the severity of the events.

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