Justice Dept investigation into Jan. 6 now encompasses communications of allies of Trump - CBS News

Federal prosecutors are asking about Trump's discussions with law professor John Eastman and the pressure exerted on Pence, who presided over the counting of electoral ballots on Jan. 6.

The Justice Department's criminal investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, rioting at the U.S. Capitol, now includes questions for witnesses about the communications of people close to then-President Don… [+3846 chars]

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