A preview of today’s surprise Jan. 6 committee hearing

The House committee says new evidence has come to light.

Cassidy Hutchinson Jan 6
Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, watches a video play on a large display as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Andrew Harnik / Associated Press
Cassidy Hutchinson Jan 6
Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, watches a video play on a large display as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

A preview of today’s surprise Jan. 6 committee hearing

The House committee says new evidence has come to light.

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Last week, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection said it would resume hearings no sooner than July. But Monday, the committee added a surprise hearing for Tuesday to present new evidence and witness testimony.

Reset discusses what to expect in this week’s additional session.

GUESTS: Tom Mockaitis, history professor at DePaul University

Steven Schwinn, professor at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law