AG Garland Defends Justice System Amid GOP Attacks
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Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department against Republican attacks during a House committee hearing, following Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments. Garland dismissed conspiracy theories about the DOJ's involvement in the case and condemned threats and falsehoods targeting career agents and prosecutors. He emphasized the independence of the Manhattan District Attorney's actions and vowed to continue defending democracy.
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