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Added on the 18/12/2019 22:31:53 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
US lawmakers have voted to hold Steven Bannon, a key ally of ex-president Donald Trump, in criminal contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to testify before a panel investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The House of Representatives has voted to refer him to federal prosecutors to make a decision on whether to press charges, although the ensuing legal battle would likely play out over several months, potentially frustrating the probe. IMAGES
The US House of Representatives begins its momentous vote on impeaching President Donald Trump for a second time, on charges of "incitement of insurrection." After hours of intense debate, a bipartisan majority of members is expected to impeach the president, who urged supporters last week to march on the US Capitol and "fight like hell," actions that Democrats say incited a mob to stage a violent and deadly uprising. IMAGES
Images show plastic bottles and the remnants of pepper spray, tear gas, and fire extinguishers inside the Capitol Hill the day after supporters of US President Donald Trump stormed the legislative building. IMAGES
The sun rises over the US Capitol in Washington after the storming of the building by supporters of President Donald Trump that triggered unprecedented scenes of mayhem in the seat of American democracy. IMAGES
As the US House of Representatives opens for a historic session, a Republican lawmaker immediately rises to seek a motion to adjourn. In a prayer as the House is gavelled into session, the Chaplain prays for "wisdom and discernment" for all members. IMAGES
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