Steve Bannon’s defense seeks acquittal then rests case


              Former White House strategist Steve Bannon arrives at the federal court in Washington, Thursday, July 21, 2022. Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump, faces criminal contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
            
              Former White House strategist Steve Bannon arrives at the federal court in Washington, Thursday, July 21, 2022. Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump, faces criminal contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)