The special U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is expected to make criminal referrals today in its final hearing, including suggestions that the U.S. Justice Department prosecute former President Donald Trump and hold him accountable.
NBC News reported Sunday night that the committee would recommend that three federal charges be brought against Trump. It also reported it could recommend charges against at least four uncooperative sitting House members. The recommendations, however, hold no force as the Justice Department determines whether to make charges.
The committee’s hearing today is expected to be widely broadcast in real time. More of what to expect.
CP OPINION, Brack: Who’s been naughty and nice
“With Christmas around the corner, let’s look at who’s getting lumps of coal and who’s going to get some good presents. … Tell your state leaders this month to spread the holiday season’s joy and warmth throughout 2023 to make it the best year yet for all South Carolinians, not just a few.”
In other recent news:
IAAM delays Jan. 21 opening. The International African American Museum in Charleston has delayed its Jan. 21 opening to deal with humidity-control issues.
S.C.’s Beasley to step down as head of World Food Programme. Former S.C. Gov. David Beasley, head of the world’s top humanitarian program since 2017, will step down next year. It won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021. First reported by the Charleston City Paper.
Power bills to go up for Dominion customers. Power bills will go up at 6% for Dominion customers in South Carolina after the S.C. Public Service Commission voted for a midyear rate increase. Meanwhile, the price of gas drops 12 cents to $2.87/gallon in S.C.
New shops set for West Ashley on location of old supermarket. A new retail development is planned for land where a longtime supermarket, Doschers in West Ashley, soon will be demolished.
Nontraditional approach helps to change N. Charleston high school. With community members patrolling hallways and mentoring students, North Charleston High School is undergoing a change.
MUSC drops pediatric transgender clinics. Conservative politicians are lauding it as a win for “childhood innocence.”
Charleston may ban “slab on grade: construction. The city appears to be on the cusp of banning this type of construction, which some say puts homes at higher risk for floods.
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