Steve Bannon's emergency prison appeal shot down by Supreme Court

Catch up quick: Bannon was found guilty of contempt of Congress by a jury almost two years ago and has repeatedly sought to have the conviction overturned since then.

• It was upheld by a federal appeals court last month, while his bid to remain out of prison was also rejected by lower courts.
• Bannon failed to turn over documents or appear for a deposition to the committee, claiming executive privilege, though the Jan. 6 panel noted in its contempt resolution that he had been a private citizen for more than three years by Jan. 6, 2021.

Zoom out: Bannon's prison sentence may conflict with an upcoming trial over separate money laundering charges in New York, which is scheduled to start on Sept. 16 and is expected to last at least three months.

• He was charged with money laundering and conspiracy in connection with allegations that he defrauded donors to a group aimed at building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The big picture: Bannon has repeatedly repeatedly made vague threats of "retribution" for the Jan. 6 probe and his conviction.

• Bannon's appeal to the Supreme Court was backed by some House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson (La.).
• Bannon vowed earlier this month that those who probed former President Trump and his political allies would be "investigated, prosecuted and incarcerated" if Trump is elected for a second term, according to CNN.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional details and background.