Politics · October 8, 2026
Grand jury probing Jan. 6 committee ‘star witness’ Cassidy Hutchinson: source
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The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is reportedly investigating Cassidy Hutchinson, a former top aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, for allegedly providing false testimony to the House January 6th Committee. A federal grand jury has been empaneled to hear evidence regarding potential charges of lying to Congress. Hutchinson gained national attention in 2022 for her testimony regarding President Trump's actions during the Capitol riot, including an account of him allegedly attempting to seize control of a presidential vehicle. While the DOJ has not officially confirmed the probe, multiple sources indicate that evidence was presented to the grand jury this week.
The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is reportedly investigating Cassidy Hutchinson, a former top aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, for allegedly providing false testimony to the House January 6th Committee. A federal grand jury has been empaneled to hear evidence regarding potential charges of lying to Congress. Hutchinson gained national attention in 2022 for her testimony regarding President Trump's actions during the Capitol riot, including an account of him allegedly attempting to seize control of a presidential vehicle. While the DOJ has not officially confirmed the probe, multiple sources indicate that evidence was presented to the grand jury this week.