Former President Donald Trump Subpoenaed by House January 6 Committee

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The House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump for testimony under oath and records.

We speak with Nick Akerman, a former federal prosecutor who was involved in the Watergate case, about what's at stake for both Congress and the former president.

Plus, NPR's Carrie Johnson reports that Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon has now been sentenced to four months in prison for defying his own subpoena from the January 6 committee.

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This episode was produced by Gabe O'Connor, Connor Donevan and Elena Burnett. It was edited by William Troop. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.