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Members of the House select committee investigating the deadly pro-Trump invasion of the US Capitol meet ahead of the first hearing in the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill, July 27, 2021.

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• The January 6 committee moved to pursue criminal contempt charges against Steve Bannon.
• Bannon defied a subpoena to sit for a deposition, while other Trump allies will likely do the same.
• The investigation is also a backdrop for a legal showdown between Trump and Biden over executive privilege.

The select congressional committee investigating the Capitol insurrection moved to pursue criminal contempt charges on Thursday against former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.

""Mr. Bannon has declined to cooperate with the Select Committee and is instead hiding behind the former President's insufficient, blanket, and vague statements regarding privileges he has purported to invoke," select committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson said in a statement. "We reject his position entirely. The Select Committee will not tolerate defiance of our subpoenas, so we must move forward with proceedings to refer Mr. Bannon for criminal contempt."

He added the panel will convene Tuesday evening to vote on adopting a contempt report against Bannon.

Insider reached out to Bannon's lawyer for comment.

The January 6 select committee subpoenaed four Trump associates last month to provide documents and testimony as the panel investigates the Capitol siege and the events surrounding it.

Bannon and former senior Pentagon aide Kash Patel faced a Thursday deadline to comply with the subpoenas. The committee expects former White House communications aide Dan Scavino and former chief of staff Mark Meadows to sit for depositions on Friday.

Bannon's attorney informed the select committee late Wednesday that his client would not cooperate with the subpoena, citing Trump's claims of executive privilege.

"That is an issue between the committee and President Trump's counsel and Mr. Bannon is not required to respond at this time," Robert Costello said in the letter. Costello also said Trump's lawyer, Justin Clark, has "directed" Bannon not to testify or turn over documents "until the issue of executive privilege is resolved."

Bannon's "position is not in defiance of your committee's subpoena," Costello said, adding that if a court resolves Trump's executive privilege concerns or if he changes his position, Bannon will reconsider.

Rep. Adam Schiff, who serves on the bipartisan select committee, told Insider earlier this week that the panel is serious about pursuing contempt charges against those who refuse to cooperate with the investigation.

The Justice Department has previously declined to enforce criminal contempt referrals, and Schiff signaled that he expects that to change under the Biden administration.

"In the last four years, Trump administration witnesses who failed to show up knew that [then Attorney General Bill Barr] would have their back," Schiff told Insider, adding that Barr himself was held in contempt for refusing to respond to congressional subpoenas.

"That's no longer the case," he said. "We now have an attorney general who respects the rule of law and who believes that no one is above the law. And it's our expectation that the Justice Department will enforce criminal contempt charges against those who flout the law."

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, one of two Republicans on the committee, also said this week that lawmakers are ready to move forward with contempt charges against those who refuse to cooperate.

"In general, people are going to have to appear, or, you know, we will move contempt charges against them," she said, adding that the whole committee is in agreement on the matter.

CNN reported that if Bannon ignores the Thursday deadline, as his lawyer indicated he will do, the January 6 committee will "immediately" move forward with seeking a contempt referral.

The committee's investigation is also backdrop for for a legal showdown between Trump and President Joe Biden over the former's assertion of executive privilege over a set of documents the panel requested from the National Archives in connection to Trump's activities on January 6.

But the Biden White House rejected Trump's request to withhold the records from the select committee.

"President Biden has determined that an assertion of executive privilege is not in the best interests of the United States, and therefore is not justified as to any of the documents," White House counsel Dana Remus said in a letter last week to the National Archives.

"These are unique and extraordinary circumstances," Remus' letter said. "Congress is examining an assault on our Constitution and democratic institutions provoked and fanned by those sworn to protect them, and the conduct under investigation extends far beyond typical deliberations concerning the proper discharge of the President's constitutional responsibilities. The constitutional protections of executive privilege should not be used to shield, from Congress or the public, information that reflects a clear and apparent effort to subvert the Constitution itself."

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• Rastelli's and ButcherBox are among the convenient online shops to buy different types of meat.
• Some mimic the experience of your local butcher, while others serve as a one-stop dinner shop.
• Here's a full comparison of the five services on their prices, offerings, and more.

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As enthusiastic carnivores and amateur home cooks, we've tested a variety of online meat delivery services that source high-quality meat, send them safely to your house, and show you the best ways to cook them. After many cooking, grilling, and tasting sessions, we've found that five companies stand out above the rest: Rastelli's, Snake River Farms, Porter Road, ButcherBox, and Omaha Steaks.

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Though they all provide the same basic service, they differ in cuts offered, where the meat is sourced, pricing, delivery frequency, and other factors. We love all of them, but one might better suit your tastes and preferences, so we compared their major differences below (scroll to the right if your screen doesn't display the entire table).

Rastelli'sSnake River Farms Porter Road ButcherBoxOmaha Steaks OfferingsMeat, seafood, and plant-based optionsMeat (beef, pork) Meat (beef, pork, lamb, chicken) Meat (beef, pork, chicken)Meat, seafood, sides, desserts DesignÀ la carte cuts and subscriptionsÀ la carte cuts and subscriptionsÀ la carte cuts and subscriptionsSubscription onlyÀ la carte cuts and subscriptions Price$13-$119Varies widely$9-$140$149-$270Varies widely ShippingFree on orders over $200, $10 on orders between $100-$199, $25 for orders under $100$9.99Free on orders over $100Free on all ordersFree on orders over $169, $20 on orders under $169Keep reading for all the details between Rastelli's, Snake River Farms, Porter Road, ButcherBox, and Omaha Steaks. Rastelli's

Rastelli's

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What it sells: No hormone- or antibiotic-added beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and seafood. The seafood is wild-caught or sustainably raised, and there are organic meat options. It also sells roasts, sides, and plant-based hot dogs and burgers. 

How it works: Choose from curated bundles like the big mixed steak and seafood box ($319), or individual cuts.

Price: Curated boxes range from $99 to $119, and à la carte cuts range from $15 for bacon to $119 for grass-fed filet mignon.

Shipping: Free standard shipping is offered on orders over $200. It's $10 on orders between $100-$199, $25 for orders under $100. Your first order arrives frozen in an insulated tote (future orders come in a box). 

Why you might like it: 

• Variety: Seafood, meat, and plant-based eaters will all find something for them at Rastelli's. Plus, many options are pre-prepped, like beef wellington or parmesan breaded pork chops, so you can do even less work at dinner time.
• Optimized gifting experience: Rastelli's offers many gifting choices, including a special site if you want to ship to multiple addresses in one easy checkout. There's also a bulk gifting program for orders over 15. 
• Generous satisfaction guarantee: If you're not happy with your product, contact the Rastelli's team within 21 days of your shipment, and it'll provide a refund. 

Meat Delivery (Shipping Charge) (medium) Snake River Farms

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Order meat from Snake River Farms here.

Read our review of Snake River Farms here.

What it sells: Grassfed, hormone-free American Wagyu beef and Kurobota pork.

How it works: Choose from individual cuts.

Price: A la carte cuts range from $18 for top sirloin all the way to $599 for a Gold Grade striploin roast.

Shipping: $9.99 standard shipping on all orders. Orders arrive cold in an insulated box with a cooler bag. 

Why you might like it: 

• Unique beef and pork options: Snake River Farms specializes in American Wagyu, which is created by crossing purebred Wagyu with Angus cattle breeds to make a richly marbled and flavorful meat.
• High-end gifting that will impress: Some of Snake River Farms' boxes run into the $600-$700 range, an extravagant gift for someone in your life who prizes high-quality meat. 

Kurobuta Half Ham (medium) Porter Road

Porter Road

Order meat from Porter Road here.

Read our review of Porter Road here.

What it sells: Pasture-raised, no hormone- or antibiotic-added beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. 

How it works: Choose from curated bundles like the six-pound Grill Master Pack ($70), or create your own box by filling it with the cuts and quantities you want.

Price: Bundles can range from $60-$100, à la carte cuts range from $7 for ground beef to $112 for packer brisket.

Shipping: Free standard shipping is offered on orders over $100, and your order of individually packaged cuts will arrive cold in an insulated box. 

Why you might like it: 

• Customization and choice: If you have specific preferences in mind, you can filter by cooking time and cooking gear to find the most appropriate cuts. Porter Road offers a large variety of cuts, from the familiar to the underrated, allowing you to mix and match the ultimate shopping basket of meat.
• Unpretentious education: On each product detail page, you can learn what part of the animal the cut comes from and the best way to cook it. 
• Optimized online experience: The website and photos are laid out beautifully. It's fun and easy to shop through the site, which is a worthy offshoot of the original Nashville butcher shop. 

Best of Porter Road Box (medium) ButcherBox

ButcherBox

Order meat from ButcherBox here.

Read our review of ButcherBox here.

What it sells: Grass-fed, pasture-raised, no hormone- or antibiotic-added beef, pork, and chicken. 

How it works: There are five different subscription plans: all beef, beef and chicken, beef and pork, a mixed box of all three types, and a custom box. All pre-curated boxes contain 8.5 to 11 pounds of meat, while the custom box contains nine to 14 pounds. 

Price: A pre-curated box costs $137 per month, and a custom box costs $159 per month. 

Shipping: Standard shipping is free, and your order of individually packaged cuts will arrive frozen in an insulated box. 

Why you might like it: 

• Quantity and quality: ButcherBox is great for feeding families and large groups, so whether you're planning dinner for the month or hosting a barbecue, you'll have delicious, quality meat on hand to make everyone happy. 
• Automatic but flexible delivery: It's a subscription service, with boxes delivered every month or every two months. You can change your box assortment, size, and delivery frequency at any time before your next invoice date. 
• Recipe library: The large collection of recipes helps you make the most of your premium meats. 

Mixed Box (medium) Omaha Steaks

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Order meat from Omaha Steaks here.

Read our review of Omaha Steaks here.

What it sells: Meat of all types, including beef, veal, and bison, fish and shellfish, plus full meals, sides, desserts, and wine.

How it works: Shop sitewide and add anything to your cart. You can order combo kits and à la carte items together. 

Price: Since Omaha Steaks sells such a large variety of products, you'll have to visit the site for more detailed pricing information. 

Shipping: Standard shipping is free on orders over $169 and $20 on orders under $169. Your order of individually packaged cuts will arrive frozen in an insulated box. 

Why you might like it: 

• Large product selection: Though its name says "Steaks" and its strength is certainly beef, you can basically shop for your entire dinner here, down to seasonings and specialty desserts. For true indulgence, you can shop huge King Cuts and Custom Cuts. 
• Highly giftable: Whereas the other services are better for personal use, Omaha Steaks is the best for gifting, offering special gift baskets and a variety of combo boxes to give to friends and family. 
• Deals and promotions: The site runs frequent sales on cuts, meals, and sides, and some combos ship for free. You can often save more than 50% and stock up on top-quality meat. 
• Rewards program: If you shop the site often, join the free rewards program to earn points on purchases and referrals. 

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The Alternative Investment Management Association premieres a new programme in partnership with ITN Productions – Holding Strong: Alternative Investments in a Volatile Market

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Holding Strong: Raising Awareness Of Alternative Investments

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and ITN Productions are collaborating to raise awareness of alternative investments and the latest sector innovations that are benefitting investors, markets and supporting the global economic recovery.

In the face of unprecedented global disruption arising from the Coronavirus pandemic, assets under management for the alternative investment industry continues to break new records with funds under management standing at US$15 trillion globally; approximately 15% of the world’s asset management industry.

Hedge funds are the face of alternative investments in public markets. The 12 months after the initial period of COVID-fuelled market disruption saw the industry report solid returns with leading hedge fund indices up over 32%[1]. Strong performance has continued into this year with the industry up 13% as of the end of August [2]. This performance has not gone unnoticed by investors who are reinforcing their interest in alternative investments, investing in both public and private markets as they seek diversification away from low-interest rate bonds and high-value equities.

Anchored by ITN productions, ‘Holding Strong – Alternative Investments in a Volatile Market’ shows how the alternatives investment industry is growing in influence, highlighting its increasing value to investors, markets and the global economy.

ITN presenter Belle Donati is joined by Jack Inglis CEO of AIMA, the global representative for the alternative investment industry, to discuss how the alternative investment industry benefits investors and supports the global economy, where he sees the industry heading as well as AIMA’s quest to educate the broader industry on the importance of alternative investments.

Produced in a news-style format featuring interviews with industry leaders, the programme features a series of sponsored editorial profiles filmed on location with AIMA’s global members and partners, including some of the most prominent names across the alternatives investment sector.

[The full, hour-long programme was premiered as part of the AIMA Global Investor Forum on 13 October 2021. The interview with AIMA’s CEO, an educational animation, and the editorial profiles can all be viewed separately and on-demand at AIMA.org]

The Programme's Themes

Among the many themes this programme explores includes the rise of responsible investing, which is examined from several angles. Apex Group quantifies how the ESG market continues to mature and become more defined, while abrdn explains how it’s investing responsibly in real assets to deliver positive outcomes that benefit its clients, society and the wider world.

Taking a global viewpoint, Reed Smith examines how the pandemic has accelerated the global focus on sustainability, and Esmo Asset Management highlights the complexities of apply ESG in emerging markets where each country and region is uniquely vulnerable to E, S and G factors.

Complementing these discussions, haysmacintye addresses how the industry is fostering diversity and inclusion to attract the next generation of talent.

Elsewhere, Man Group CEO Luke Ellis talks about the group’s growth and resilience during what he described as a “challenging environment” in 2020. We find out where this resilience comes from and how it is manifesting across the industry. In a similar vein, Citco offers an insight into the technologies that are driving the alternative investment industry forward, making it more transparent and accessible, while Securis Investment Partners details the latest innovations in the insurance-linked securities market in recent years.

Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA, said: “The alternative investment industry has doubled in size over the past 10 years with most projections stating it will grow further in size and influence. The benefits of investing in alternatives are increasingly clear across the world, providing investors with much-needed diversity in their investment options, benefitting them and the global economy. We’re delighted to be able to work with ITN productions to highlight the benefits of the alternative investment industry and showcase its crucial role in protecting savers and financing the economy

Tom Kehoe, global head of research and communications at AIMA, added: “It has been a real pleasure to work with ITN productions on this programme. AIMA is the global representative of the alternatives investment industry, and I am very pleased that we are been a part of this coproduction to share real-life examples as to how the industry continues to grow in influence making a positive impact at a local and global level. Many thanks to all the programme’s participants who shared their stories with us.”

Nina Harrison-Bell, head of ITN Productions Industry News, said: “We’re delighted to be producing a programme that raises awareness of alternative investments, de-mystifies the myth that alternative investments are exclusive to the mega-rich and recognises the sector’s role in aiding economic recovery.”

To view the full programme click here.

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Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona attends a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on October 06, 2021.

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• Sen. Kyrsten Sinema would overwhelming lose her next Democratic primary if it was held tomorrow.
• A new poll also found that 70% of Arizona's Democratic primary voters disapprove of the first-term senator.
• The Data for Progress poll suggests trouble if she doesn't improve her support before a 2024 primary.

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona may be in political trouble, according to a new poll from Data for Progress, a progressive research firm that advocates for liberal policies.

The poll found that 70% of potential Arizona Democratic primary voters - made up of both registered Democrats and independents - disapprove of the work Sinema is doing as a senator. The first-term lawmaker has refused to back the $3.5 trillion social spending bill essential to President Joe Biden's agenda for reasons that remain unclear.

Furthermore, the poll found Sinema losing overwhelmingly to four potential Democratic challengers, including Reps. Ruben Gallego and Greg Stanton, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. Sinema, who won the Senate seat in 2019, will face a Democratic primary in 2024 if she runs for re-election.

In head-to-head matchups with each candidate, Sinema hovers around 25% support among voters:

• 62% support Ruben Gallego, 23% support Sinema
• 60% support Kate Gallego, 25% support Sinema
• 59% support Greg Stanton, 24% support Sinema
• 55% support Regina Romero, 26% support Sinema

Sinema, however, could face more than one primary opponent in three years. The poll found that if all five potential Democratic candidates ran, Gallego would lead the field with 23% of the vote, while Sinema would register at just 19%. Still, that could be her best shot at surviving a primary challenge.

Activists have actively begun recruiting challengers, including Gallego, to run against Sinema.

The poll also offers a clue as to why Democratic voters may be upset with Sinema: her opposition to Biden's Build Back Better bill, which is currently moving through Congress.

The poll found that Arizona Democratic primary voters would be much more likely to vote for a candidate who supports the bill's provisions, including closing tax loopholes, increasing taxes on the wealthy, and incentivizing clean energy use.

Sinema is notably opposed to prescription drug pricing reforms included in the bill, which 94% of respondents said would make them more likely to support another candidate in the 2024 primary.

The Data for Progress poll, conducted from October 8 to October 10, included 467 likely Democratic primary voters in Arizona and had a margin of error of 5 percentage points. Voters were reached via SMS text-to-web contact.

Sinema's office did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

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