Capitol attack panel in race against time as Trump allies seek to run out clock

A barrage of delay tactics as Republicans are expected to do well in 2022 midterms that would give them control to shut down inquiry

The House select committee investigating the 6 January attack on the Capitol is facing a race against time in 2022 as Trump and his allies seek to run out the clock with a barrage of delay tactics and lawsuits.

Republicans are widely expected to do well in this year's midterm elections in November and, if they win control of the House, that would give them control to shut down the investigation that has proved politically and legally damaging to Trump and Republicans.