Trump files lawsuit to block House Capitol attack panel’s subpoena

The committee demanded the ex-president's testimony and access to several documents in their investigation of the 6 January riot

Donald Trump's attorneys filed a lawsuit seeking to block the House January 6 select committee's subpoena demanding testimony in the investigation into Capitol attack, according to court documents and a statement on Friday night, setting up a legal battle over the extent of executive power.

The suit appears to reflect an attempt by the former president to delay compliance with the sprawling subpoena, in an effort that could culminate in a constitutional showdown with the House of Representatives before the US supreme court.