What to expect in the final hearing of the January 6 US Capitol attack?
The US House select committee is likely to hold a final hearing on their investigation conducted over the incident of the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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The US House select committee is likely to hold a final hearing on their investigation conducted over the incident of the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
The final hearing of the January 6 US Capitol riot will cover former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the attack, who was reported to have a part in the incident after discrediting the 2020 presidential elections.
Initially, the hearing was supposed to be held in September but had to be postponed to a later date because of the devastation that occurred by Hurricane Ian in several places, including Florida.
Not just the US Fed, these 9 other central banks have also hiked interest rates
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Following the US Federal Reserve's 75 bps interest rate hikes to combat inflation, central banks across the globe have also continued raising rates. On Thursday, central banks in Europe and Asia tightened rates.
However, Japan’s central bank has maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy, making it the only central bank in the world to have negative interest rates. Here are the central banks which raised rates last week:
Following the US Federal Reserve's 75 bps interest rate hikes to combat inflation, central banks across the globe have also continued raising rates. On Thursday, central banks in Europe and Asia tigh..
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Norway’s central bank, which is confronting inflation near a three-decade high, raised its key benchmark on Thursday by 50 basis points to 2.25 per cent.
Norway’s central bank, which is confronting inflation near a three-decade high, raised its key benchmark on Thursday by 50 basis points to 2.25 per cent.
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 0.5 per cent from a negative 0.25 per cent.
Inflation in Switzerland hit 3.5 per cent last month, its highest rate in three decades, leading to the rate hike.
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 0.5 per cent from a negative 0.25 per cent.Inflation in Switzerland hit 3.5 per cent last month, its highe..
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South Africa’s central bank raised its repurchase rate by 75 bps to 6.25 per cent from 5.5 per cent. The rise in interest rate took the benchmark to its January 2020 level.
South Africa’s central bank raised its repurchase rate by 75 bps to 6.25 per cent from 5.5 per cent. The rise in interest rate took the benchmark to its January 2020 level.
The United Arab Emirates raised its base rate by 75 bps to 3.15 per cent from 2.40 per cent, effective from 22 September.
The United Arab Emirates raised its base rate by 75 bps to 3.15 per cent from 2.40 per cent, effective from 22 September.
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) hiked its reverse repo rate by 75 bps to 3.25 per cent from 2.50 percent.
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) hiked its reverse repo rate by 75 bps to 3.25 per cent from 2.50 percent.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised the borrowing rate by 0.75 basis points to 3.5 per cent from 2.75 per cent on Thursday.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised the borrowing rate by 0.75 basis points to 3.5 per cent from 2.75 per cent on Thursday.
The central bank of the Philippines hiked its interest rate by 50 bps to 4.25 per cent, the highest since August 2019.
The central bank of the Philippines hiked its interest rate by 50 bps to 4.25 per cent, the highest since August 2019.
Indonesia’s central bank raised interest rates by 50 bps to 4.25 per cent from 3.75 per cent.
Indonesia’s central bank raised interest rates by 50 bps to 4.25 per cent from 3.75 per cent.
Taiwan’s central bank raised its policy rate by 12.5 bps to 1.625 per cent, effective from October 1.
Taiwan’s central bank raised its policy rate by 12.5 bps to 1.625 per cent, effective from October 1.
Representative Adam Schiff, D-Calif, a member, said that the US House select committee hearing would combine already known information along with the new information found.
It will also have the video footage of Roger Stone, a confidant of Donald Trump, who planned for him to be in the White House despite the election results.
Since then, the staunch Trump ally, Roger Stone has tried to pass the clips as manipulated ones.
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Many Texans were reported spreading false voter fraud news during the hearings. John Eastman, a former advisor of Donald Trump, was also asked to testify and mentioned the right against self-incrimination.
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of Oath Keepers, and four other associates have charges against them of being involved in the Capitol attack of January 6. He had offered to testify but wanted it to be shown live on national television.
FAQs
What happened after the last hearing? The committee talked with Virginia Thomas, who has allegations of trying to overturn the 2020 elections.
What is expected in the final hearing? The committee wants to refocus the voters on Donald Trump’s involvement before elections take place on November 8.