The House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday recessed a hearing with former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon who, according to Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX), refused to answer questions despite being subpoenaed by the congressional panel.

NEWS: Top GOP lawmaker on House Russia probe, @ConawayTX11, says committee has RECESSED Bannon hearing. Subpoena still in effect. Says Bannon refused to answer Qs even under subpoena. — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) January 17, 2018

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Two sources familiar tell me Bannon’s refusal to answer House Intel questions is meant to show “loyalty” to Trump. — Joshua Green (@JoshuaGreen) January 17, 2018

Bannon was subpoenaed (for the second time in a week) while testifying before the House intel panel early Tuesday after he reportedly refused to answer questions about the Trump administration or presidential transition. Despite being ordered to speak, Bannon continued to stonewall the panel. Ranking member Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) accused the White House of imposing a “gag order” on Bannon.

MORE NEWS: Top Dem on the committee, @RepAdamSchiff, says after committee subpoenaed, Bannon’s lawyer contacted the White House, which “doubled down” on demand he not answer questions. — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) January 17, 2018

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Rep. Adam Schiff accuses White House of imposing a “gag order” on Steve Bannon answering House Intel Qs in transition, WH and post-WH — Mike Memoli (@mikememoli) January 17, 2018

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Schiff says WH imposed a “gag order” that was “breathtaking” in scope to deny Bannon from answering questions about transition and his time in the WH; Conaway says subpoena remains in effect for Bannon — Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 17, 2018