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Executive privilege

The claims of executive privilege made by Stephen Bannon and Peter Navarro and the court rulings on these claims.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What is the historical track record of criminal contempt referrals from Congress and how often do they result in prosecution?

Criminal contempt referrals from Congress are a blunt tool that frequently end as political statements rather than criminal cases: since 2008 the House alone has held ten individuals in criminal conte...

Jan 21, 2026

What impact did the Navarro and Bannon cases have on congressional subpoena enforcement and separation-of-powers debates?

The of and for refusing have strengthened one practical tool for enforcing congressional subpoenas by showing prosecutions can lead to guilty verdicts and prison sentences, while simultaneously sharpe...