Steve Bannon has agreed to be interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's prosecutors in order to avoid appearing before a grand jury.
CNN:
Bannon, the former White House chief strategist for President Donald Trump, is expected to talk openly to Mueller's team. Bannon's attorney told the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that Bannon would answer questions when he goes to the special counsel because executive privilege would not apply, according to one of the sources
NBC News reveals FBI agents visited Bannon's home in Washington last week with the intent on serving him the subpoena to appear before a grand jury.
The agents were unaware at the time that Bannon had retained Washington lawyer William Burck just hours earlier, according to two people familiar with the events that took place on Jan. 9. Once redirected, the agents sent the order to Burck, who is also representing two other witnesses in the probe being led by special counsel Robert Mueller, a former director of the FBI.
Bannon appeared before the House Intelligence Committee Tuesday and refused to answer questions at the White House's instruction, causing the committee to issue a subpoena on the spot. Bannon left Tuesday evening after more than nine hours of testimony, and lawmakers expect him to come back, possible as soon as tomorrow.
Rep. Mike Conway, R-Texas, who leads the House Intelligence Committee, said the committee’s subpoena remains in effect and described the interview as in “recess.” It was not clear whether Bannon would appear again before the committee, though Rep. Eric Swalwall, D-Calif., indicated late Tuesday that he was hopeful Bannon would return Thursday.
Bannon will do interview with special counsel, avoiding grand jury for now (CNN)
FBI agents visited Steve Bannon’s home last week to discuss subpoena in Russia probe (NBC News)