The Trump-appointed judge said the DOJ will need to offer a better explanation.August 26, 2026, 5:51 PMA Trump-appointed federal judge in Washington, D.C., declined a request from the Justice Department to dismiss the contempt of Congress conviction for Trump ally Steve Bannon, telling prosecutors in a ruling Wednesday that they will need to come back with a better explanation if they want to clear Bannon's record. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Judge declines to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal contempt conviction
A Trump-appointed judge has declined a request from the Justice Department to dismiss the contempt of Congress conviction for Trump ally Steve Bannon.
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