Jan. 6 Panel Meets in Private on Possible Capitol Attack Charges

Members of a House panel on Sunday discussed urging criminal prosecutions against aides and allies of former President Donald Trump for the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, and adjourned without announcing any decisions.

Presentations for referrals were made and other topics were also discussed at the virtual meeting, according to multiple people familiar with the talks. A committee spokesman said Sunday night there would be no immediate formal announcement or description of what was discussed or decided.

A list of investigative targets that could be subjects of referrals — which included former President Donald Trump and four top ...