It's time for President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act and get ICE agents some help with these insane crowds - NPA spokesperson Betsy Brantner Smith

How Contempt of Congress Works: The Steps and Typical Timing

Contempt of Congress is a rarely used but serious power under Article I of the Constitution. It allows Congress to enforce subpoenas. There are three main forms (civil, criminal, or inherent), but the committee is pursuing criminal contempt here, which is the most common modern path.

Here are the standard steps and realistic timing (based on historical precedents like cases involving Steve Bannon, Peter Navarro, Eric Holder, and others):

Committee Markup/Vote (1–7 days after defiance)
The full Oversight Committee holds a "markup" session to debate and vote on a resolution holding the individual in contempt.

→ In this case, Chairman Comer announced the committee will "move next week" (likely January 20–22, 2026, or shortly after) to hold Bill Clinton in contempt. A similar vote could occur for Hillary if she skips her January 14 appearance.

Full House Vote (days to weeks after committee vote)
If the committee approves the resolution, it goes to the full House of Representatives for a majority vote (simple majority needed). This certifies the contempt and refers it for enforcement.

→ Timing: Could happen within 1–4 weeks after committee markup, depending on House floor schedule.

Referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ)
The House Speaker certifies the contempt and sends it to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia (under DOJ) for potential prosecution. Criminal contempt is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year in prison and/or fines).

→ The DOJ decides whether to prosecute (prosecutorial discretion). In politically charged cases, the DOJ may decline, negotiate, or pursue.
→ Timing: Referral can occur quickly after House vote, but any prosecution could take months or years (court challenges often delay things).

Potential Enforcement Alternatives
Civil enforcement — Congress sues in federal court to compel compliance (faster but less common for private citizens).
Inherent contempt — Congress could theoretically arrest/detain the person itself (very rare, last used over a century ago).

→ These are unlikely here.
Current Status (as of January 13–14, 2026)
Bill Clinton's contempt proceedings are scheduled to begin in committee markup next week.

Hillary Clinton's deposition is set for January 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and the committee explicitly warned she faces the same fate if she doesn't appear.
The Clintons have signaled they will not comply, calling it a political ploy. Democrats on the committee largely boycotted the January 13 session and criticize the effort as selective (noting many other subpoenaed figures have not been forced to appear).

This remains highly political: Republicans frame it as accountability ("no one is above the law"), while critics see it as partisan theater targeting Democrats amid the Epstein files saga.

In short, the process has just begun and could drag on for months with legal challenges, negotiations, or DOJ inaction. Contempt votes are often symbolic in high-profile cases involving former officials, but they carry real legal risk if pursued aggressively. The facts show this is a legitimate (though bitterly disputed) congressional action stemming from a bipartisan subpoena vote, now escalating due to non-appearance.

NEW: RFK Jr says Hepatitis B Vaccines may be Killing Babies after Day 5 of Receiving an Injection and it’s not even recognized as a Vaccine Death

“There’s two Hepatitis B vaccines allowed in this country — one by GSK and the other by Merck. The GSK version was only tested for four days, that’s all. So, if a baby died on the 5th day, it never happened. If the baby got sick and died 10 days later, it never happened — This is a product that you’re giving to 3 million kids a year.”

https://rumble.com/v74at1m-rfk-jr-says-hepatitis-b-vaccines-may-be-killing-babies-after-day-5-of-recei.html

"The Chair now recognizes the gentleMAN from Delaware, Representative McBride for 5 minutes." - Rep. Andrew Clyde

Tim McBride is a dude. Facts! 🤣

https://x.com/Rep_Clyde/status/2011136680963744245/video/1

🚨 BREAKING: Sec. Marco Rubio just FROZE all foreign visa processing INDEFINITELY from 75 countries including SOMALIA and NIGERIA

Also on the list is Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Iran, Russia, Thailand and more, per Fox

🚨 JUST IN: Literal BUSLOADS of illegals were just FLOWN OUT of Minneapolis by DHS on a chartered Boeing 737, finally being SENT BACK to where they come from

This is despite the rioting and obstruction done by the left.

DHS IS NOT SLOWING DOWN! 🇺🇸

KEEP PUSHING, PATRIOTS! 🔥

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro explains exactly what happened with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

They sent him a letter THREE times asking about the $1 billion cost overruns for the renovation of the Federal Reserve building and he completely ignored it. A billion dollars! As Judge Jeanine says here, “we’re not talking about $1 million, $10 million, or even $100 million. We’re talking about $1 billion dollar cost overruns!”

Then out of nowhere, Jerome Powell released that video on social media the other night crying about political persecution.

This is not how someone who has nothing to hide acts.

These people think they are untouchable.

We’ll see about that…

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is cautioning that the next five years could be some of the most challenging the world has faced in decades, warning that global progress is not guaranteed.

Bill Gates says decisions made in the near future will determine whether humanity continues moving forward or slips into what he describes as a potential modern "Dark Age".

According to Gates, key issues like global health, climate change, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence are at a crossroads.

While he remains cautiously optimistic, Bill Gates stresses that optimism alone is not enough, emphasizing that real progress will require serious investment, strong policies, and sustained political will. Without decisive action, he warns, recent gains could unravel instead of accelerate. Y'all think we could go into another Dark Age. #BillGates #Warning #EkstraOrdinaryo

Q: What is a Conspiracy Theory that you believe in?

RFK JR:
— Glyphosate causes cancers
— masks don’t prevent transmission of respiratory illnesses
— the COVID Vaccines did not prevent transmission

https://rumble.com/v74avl6-q-what-is-a-conspiracy-theory-that-you-believe-in.html

To Iran, Uk, Nato, UN, Greenland, Cuba, Venezuela, China, Russia

🚨 COMEX RESPONSE TO $90 SILVER? MORE PAPER. 🚨

Silver just ran from the shadows to $90+/oz
Physical silver in Asia? $100+

So what does CME do?
They roll out NEW 100-ounce PAPER silver futures.

Translation 👇
They’re not meeting demand with metal…
They’re meeting it with IOUs.

Paper contracts = synthetic supply
Physical silver = real supply

You can print paper.
You can’t print silver.

This isn’t bearish.
This is confirmation.

When exchanges create smaller futures during a parabolic move, it means:
• Retail demand is overwhelming
• Volatility is breaking systems
• Physical markets are decoupling

Paper can delay price discovery.
It cannot stop it.

Every ounce removed from the market tightens the noose.

Know What You Hold! DONT BUY PAPER SILVER, ONLY REAL SILVER

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🚨 BREAKING: THE ARCTIC POWER SHIFT HAS BEGUN

Marco Rubio is walking into meetings with Denmark and Greenland RIGHT NOW — not for diplomacy theater, but because President Trump is moving to secure Greenland for the United States.

This isn’t a land grab.

This is geopolitical survival.

Greenland sits on the front line of the Arctic battlefield — the shortest route for Russian submarines, Chinese hypersonics, and the next great resource war.

Whoever controls it controls the northern gateway to North America.

Trump isn’t asking.

He’s acting.

The Western Hemisphere is being reclaimed.

The Arctic is being locked down.

And history is being written in real time.
Greenland is no longer a frozen island.

It is the keystone of global power.