In a development that underscores the evolving dynamics within Congress, GOP Representative Barry Loudermilk of Georgia recently disclosed that House Speaker Mike Johnson has promised to formalize the investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by establishing it as an independent committee. This decision is part of a broader Republican strategy to continue several high-profile investigations that were initiated in the previous Congress—now that the party controls both legislative chambers as well as the White House. The ramifications of this move are multifaceted, impacting not only the ongoing examination of the events of January 6 but also the broader narrative around presidential accountability, congressional oversight, and the interplay between legislative investigations and legal proceedings.