US attorney general tells House Republicans: 'I am not Congress's prosecutor'
- Attorney General Garland reaffirmed the Justice Department's commitment to independence and defending democracy, stating that they will not be intimidated or influenced by external forces.
- Garland emphasized that the Justice Department's responsibility is to uphold the law without political bias or interference, stating that they do not take orders from the President, Congress, or anyone else regarding criminal investigations.
- The appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith, indictments of former President Trump, and scrutiny over the handling of the Hunter Biden tax investigation have drawn criticism from Republicans, highlighting the challenges faced by the Justice Department in balancing public scrutiny and legitimate oversight.
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U.S. attorney general defends Hunter Biden investigation under questioning by House GOP - Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Sept. 20, 2023. (Screenshot from committee webcast) WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans led by Ohio’s Jim Jordan on Wednesday grilled U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland about how the Justice Department has handled its investigation and prosecution of Hunter Biden on felony gun charges. The questions about the president’s son came after House Speaker K…
House Republicans clash with Attorney General Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden
WASHINGTON — House Republicans clashed with Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday, accusing him and the Justice Department of the “weaponization” of the department’s work in favor of President Joe Biden ‘s son Hunter.
GOP Rep Raised in USSR Grills Garland: DOJ Acting 'Like KGB'
GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana accused Attorney General Merrick Garland during a congressional hearing Wednesday of allowing his department to scare Americans like the KGB did in the former Soviet Union. Spartz began her questioning of Garland, who was testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, by noting how moving she found his opening statement. In it, the attorney general recounted how his grandparents came to the United States fro…
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