AG Garland Defends DOJ Against GOP's Trump Trial Allegations
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee, addressing a range of topics including the DOJ's handling of former President Trump's criminal cases, anti-Semitic and anti-Arab threats, and the investigation into Hunter Biden. Garland denied any interference in the Hunter Biden case and emphasized the DOJ's commitment to civil rights amid rising threats. The hearing featured partisan exchanges, with Republicans criticizing the DOJ and Democrats defending it.