Bannon conviction faces potential dismissal

Steve Bannon's legal saga has taken a dramatic turn as the Trump administration's DOJ moves to vacate his 2022 conviction.

Bannon was originally found guilty of defying a subpoena from the January 6 committee, but the new administration argues the prosecution was politically motivated.

The Supreme Court's order allows the D.C. Circuit to review the case in light of the government's shift in position.

If the conviction is dismissed, it would mark a significant victory for Bannon and other former Trump officials who faced legal repercussions following the 2020 election.