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Capitol attack: Former Trump aide facing criminal contempt referral

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4 years ago

October 15, 2021

The committee tasked with investigating the January 6 Capitol Riots says it will pursue criminal charges against former Trump aide, Steve Bannon

Bannon had previously been called to testify before the congressional committee, but he never appeared, prompting the committee’s head to hold a vote to hold him in contempt.

The consequences of this form of contempt include a fine and up to one year in prison, as Democrats say the former aide is attempting to stall the investigation.

Bannon was Trump’s chief strategist and was fired from his role back in 2017 prior to the Capitol riots taking place.

the chair of the committee says “Bannon has declined to cooperate and is hiding behind the former President’s insufficient, blanket, and vague statements regarding privileges he has chosen to invoke”.

There will be a business meeting next week, which is the first in a series of steps that needs to be followed to move forward with the contempt claim.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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16 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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21 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.