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New January 6 Panel Sparks Tensions Between Parties

9/8/2025

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed Rep. Eric Swalwell as the top Democrat on the January 6 panel, with Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Jared Moskowitz.
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk will lead the panel investigating the January 6 riot and prior committee findings.
Jeffries criticized Republicans for "rewriting history" instead of focusing on economic issues.
The eight-member panel will report findings by late 2026, pending House Speaker Mike Johnson's approval.
The committee's formation reflects ongoing tensions between Democrats and Republicans over Capitol events.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed Rep. Eric Swalwell as the top Democrat on the January 6 panel, with Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Jared Moskowitz.
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk will lead the panel investigating the January 6 riot and prior committee findings.
Jeffries criticized Republicans for "rewriting history" instead of focusing on economic issues.
The eight-member panel will report findings by late 2026, pending House Speaker Mike Johnson's approval.
The committee's formation reflects ongoing tensions between Democrats and Republicans over Capitol events.