Published 07/19/2023 9:14:00 a.m.

GOP debates impeaching Merrick Garland after McCarthy surprise

House Republicans are considering focusing their impeachment efforts on Attorney General Merrick Garland after Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested an inquiry against him, surprising some members who expected the focus to be on other Biden officials.
McCarthy has shown more enthusiasm for targeting Garland, who leads an agency often criticized by the GOP, but is less frequently cited by party members interested in impeachment.
Some Republicans question the legal basis for impeaching Garland and argue that other Cabinet secretaries, such as Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, should be reviewed first.

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The Hill

GOP debates impeaching Merrick Garland after McCarthy surprise

House Republicans are debating whether to focus impeachment efforts on Attorney General Merrick Garland after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) suggested an inquiry against him, taking some members by surprise after much of the GOP impeachment furor had been directed at other Biden officials. In a year where the GOP has been most steadily focused on…

07/18/2023 10:00:00 a.m.·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

McCarthy promises impeachment proceedings await Merrick Garland if he’s found to have lied

Kevin McCarthy and Merrick Garland. AP McCarthy promises impeachment proceedings await Merrick Garland if he’s found to have lied Heather Hamilton July 19, 02:29 AM July 19, 02:32 AM Video Embed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said he would begin impeachment proceedings for Attorney General Merrick Garland if Republicans find that he has lied to Congress. Garland is expected to appear before the Ho…

07/19/2023 6:29:57 a.m.·Washington, United States

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OAN

House GOP threaten impeachment of Attorney General Garland

House Republicans have sparked debate on if they should impeach Attorney General Merrick Garland after Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested focusing on him rather than other Biden officials.

07/18/2023 11:24:38 p.m.·San Diego, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

DEVELOPING: Republicans Debate Impeaching US Attorney General Merrick Garland

House Republicans are debating whether to impeach US Attorney General Merrick Garland after Speaker McCarthy floated the idea last month.

07/18/2023 4:05:24 p.m.·United States

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07/19/2023 9:14:00 a.m.·Washington, United States

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Colorado Springs Gazette

McCarthy promises impeachment proceedings await Merrick Garland if he’s found to have lied

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said he would begin impeachment proceedings for Attorney General Merrick Garland if Republicans find that he has lied to Congress.

07/19/2023 9:14:00 a.m.

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