Capitol Lens | Subpoena surprise

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Capitol Lens | Subpoena surprise

By Bill Clark

Posted October 13, 2022 at 4:14pm

Spectators in the Cannon House Office Building hearing room record videos on their smartphones Thursday as the House January 6 panel votes unanimously to subpoena former President Donald Trump.

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