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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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BBC News

Watch Republicans grill the US attorney general

In a five-hour session, Garland faced questioning on Hunter Biden and a range of other topics.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

US Attorney General Denies Political Influence on Trump, Biden Prosecutions

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan accused the US justice chief of helping to stall a long-running investigation of Hunter Biden, which Republicans claim, without evidence, could show the elder Biden improperly benefited financially from Hunter's overseas business dealings

3 months ago·India

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The Hindu

House Republicans clash with Attorney General Garland, accusing him of favouring Hunter Biden

Merrick Garland’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee was the first in two years and came at an unprecedented moment in the department’s history: He’s overseeing two cases against Donald Trump, the first former president to face criminal charges, and another against the sitting president’s son

3 months ago·India

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Reuters

US attorney general tells House Republicans: 'I am not Congress's prosecutor'

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland told a Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives committee on Wednesday that he runs a nonpolitical department that does not do the bidding of the president or lawmakers.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

House Republicans clash with Attorney General Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden

House Republicans have clashed with Attorney General Merrick Garland, accusing him of the “weaponization” of its work under President Joe Biden. The Republicans used a routine oversight hearing on Wednesday

3 months ago·United States

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USA Today

AG Garland tells Congress he doesn't take orders from White House, but GOP accuses him of protecting President Biden

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department, saying it is independent of the White House or Congress in its criminal prosecutions

3 months ago·United States

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