FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP (Shutterstock).

A subpoena was issued Friday to former president Donald Trump by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

According to the Associated Press, Trump will be called to testify either in person or by teleconference “beginning on or about” Nov. 14. 

Some lawmakers are claiming that Trump “personally orchestrated “ an effort to block the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president and vice president.

The subpoena also demands a variety of documents including correspondence between and among the White House, members of Congress and extremist groups.

Ukrainian forces near attack?

In their continuing effort to reclaim parts of their country conquered earlier by Russia, Ukrainian forces have been shelling targets in the southern Kherson region, likely in preparation for a full assault,

UKRAINE’S FLAG (Shutterstock).

The ultimate aim of the Ukrainians, according to the AP, is to recapture the area and reverse the “annexation” of four areas in the south and east of their nation by Russian forces.

Also in the news … Stephen Bannion, a former adviser to former president Donald Trump, was sentenced Friday to four months in prison for disobeying a Congressional subpoena. He was also assessed a $6,500 fine … President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program was put on hold Friday by a federal appeals court, pending hearing an appeal of a case brought by Republican-led states, says The New York Times.

Sports: What’s coming up …

The Los Angeles Clippers will visit the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Portland Trailblazers on Sunday.

In hockey, the Anaheim Ducks will visit the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, the Los Angeles Kings will be in action Saturday in Washington to play the Capitals.

College football action Saturday will see UCLA at Oregon on Saturday. USC has a bye.

Weather: Nature waters your lawn

The forecast for the West Orange County area for Saturday calls for some rain and a lot of clouds. The National Weather Service predicts “patchy drizzle with a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m.,” then a 30 percent chance of showers after 11 a.m. Daytime high should be 69, with an overnight low of 58. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a daytime high of 71 and an overnight low of 55.