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Jan. 6 investigators mull whether Trump violated obstruction law

Cheney’s statement includes precise terminology from the criminal obstruction statute. And she’s not the only one pondering the matter: It’s become the subject of intense debate in the cases of dozens of Jan. 6 rioters whom prosecutors allege obstructed Congress’ effort to count electoral votes on Jan. 6. To convict someone of that crime, a… Read More »