Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon agrees to testify over Capitol riots

The committee says it wants to hear from Mr Bannon because he 'had specific knowledge about the events planned for January 6 before they occurred'

Former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon, who is facing criminal charges after months of defying a congressional subpoena over the Capitol riot, has told the House committee investigating the attack that he’s now willing to testify (Alex Brandon/AP)

Former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon, who faces criminal charges for defying a congressional subpoena, has told a House committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol that he is willing to testify.

Politicans say Mr Bannon’s shift in position was conveyed in a letter late on Saturday from his lawyer. It comes as the committee prepares to air some of its most striking revelations yet this week against Donald Trump in what may be its final set of hearings.