House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has nominated California Rep. Eric Swalwell to lead the Democrats on the newly established January 6 select subcommittee, aimed at investigating the Capitol riot and the previous committee’s findings. Swalwell will be joined by Reps. Jasmine Crockett of Texas and Jared Moskowitz of Florida, completing the trio of Democrats selected by Jeffries, as House Speaker Mike Johnson retains final approval over panel members.
In a statement, Jeffries criticized House Republicans for what he views as efforts to “rewrite history” instead of addressing pressing issues for Americans. The new eight-member panel, functioning under the House Judiciary Committee, is mandated to deliver a final report by the end of 2026, highlighting its significance in shaping the ongoing discourse around the January 6 events.
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