Select Panel Probing Capitol Insurrection Announces Debut Hearing

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Select Panel Probing Capitol Insurrection Announces Debut Hearing
The US Capitol, assaulted by Trump supporters on January 6, is seen behind security fencing on July 6, 2021

Washington (AFP) - The congressional select committee investigating the US Capitol insurrection announced Wednesday it will hold its first hearing later this month with testimony from police who clashed with rioters and protected the building on January 6. The public session will occur on July 27 and allow lawmakers to hear first-hand from members of the US Capitol Police and Washington's city police force, committee chairman Bennie Thompson's office said. The session kicks off what is expected to be an extensive series of public hearings investigating all aspects of the unrest. On tha f...

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