House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republican leading the inquiry are currently at an impasse regarding the direction of their investigation into the January 6,
2021, attack on the US Capitol. Three sources familiar with the discussions indicate that Johnson is advocating for a more limited focus compared to the previous
January 6 committee’s investigation, suggesting that they should refrain from pursuing matters related to former GOP Representative Liz Cheney.Conversely, some
officials within the White House are backing GOP Representative Barry Loudermilk’s call for a broader mandate, as he has been designated to lead the investigation.
CNN has previously reported that former President Donald Trump expressed to Johnson prior to his inauguration that he wanted this investigation to be
prioritized.The sources further noted that Loudermilk’s newly formed select subcommittee, which Johnson announced in January, has yet to commence its work,
largely due to the ongoing internal disagreements that have hindered negotiations.
