Verdict reached in case of Peter Navarro, Trump adviser charged with contempt of Congress

Washington — A federal jury in Washington has reached a verdict in the case of Peter Navarro, former President Donald Trump's top White House trade adviser who was charged with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The trial in the case lasted just one day, and the jury began deliberations earlier Thursday. Judge Amit Mehta said a verdict had been reached, and it is expected to be read in court shortly. Prosecutors alleged...