2/ "That activity could signal that investigators are nearing at least some charging decisions in a part of the 2020 election probe...

Prosecutors have played hardball with some of the witnesses in recent wks, refusing to grant extensions to GJ subpoenas for testimony & demanding they comply before end of this month. In situations where prosecutors gave witnesses immunity, spec coun office arrived at courthouse in ready to compel testimony after witnesses indicated ... 5th Amendment"

3/ "The compelled testimony has allowed the special counsel’s office to lock in witness statements and potentially information that other investigators who have looked at the aftermath of the 2020 election couldn’t obtain.

At least one other witness has spoken to investigators in the past two weeks outside of the grand jury with an agreement the person would be protected from potential prosecution.."

4/ "It is not clear if Trump is a target in the fake electors aspect of Smith’s ongoing criminal probe. But in recent months, prosecutors have pursued information about the former president’s words and actions after the 2020 election, including securing court-ordered testimony from his former vice president, Mike Pence.

Prosecutors have also asked multiple witnesses recently about Trump’s actions before, during and after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol..."