News Feds rest in Steve Bannon contempt case. Jan. 6 committee repeatedly warned of possible prosecution July 20, 2022 Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Feds rest in Steve Bannon contempt case. Jan. 6 committee repeatedly warned of possible prosecution Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon faces contempt charges for defying a House Jan. 6 committee subpoena. Bannon talked to Trump the day before the attack.