Steve Bannon Released After Contempt Sentence

Steve Bannon, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, was released from federal prison on Tuesday, just one week before the U.S. presidential election. He served four months for contempt of Congress, stemming from his refusal to comply with subpoenas during the investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack. Upon his release, Bannon expressed that he felt 'empowered' and indicated he would be actively supporting Trump in the final days leading up to the election. Bannon plans to hold a news conference in Manhattan and resume his popular right-wing podcast, 'Bannon's War Room.' His legal team continues to pursue appeals regarding his conviction, arguing that the congressional subpoenas were invalid due to executive privilege claims from Trump. Meanwhile, Trump is facing multiple criminal charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.