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politics1 year ago

House Republicans Threaten Contempt Action Against AG Garland Over Withheld Biden Recordings

House Republicans Jim Jordan and James Comer threaten Attorney General Merrick Garland with contempt of Congress if he does not provide materials related to special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents by April 8. They accuse Garland of an "insufficient production" of materials and are still waiting for audio recordings of Hur's interviews with Biden and the transcript and audio recordings of interviews with Mark Zwonitzer, the ghostwriter for Biden's memoir. Hur's report found that Biden "willfully" retained classified documents but did not file charges against him, prompting opposition from Republicans and backlash from Democrats.

via The Hill|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#classified-documents#contempt-of-congress
politics1 year ago

"Special Counsel Concludes Investigation into Biden's Handling of Classified Documents Without Charges"

An independent investigation into classified documents found at President Joe Biden's home and a think tank office he used has concluded without indication of any criminal charges being brought. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that the bulk of the final report is expected to be made public soon, pending a legal privilege review by Biden’s White House Counsel’s Office. The investigation, conducted by Special Counsel Robert Hur, found about 20 classified documents at the Biden-related sites, and despite interviewing Biden over two days, no criminal charges were expected due to longstanding Justice Department legal opinions precluding charges against a sitting president.

via POLITICO|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#biden#classified-documents
politics1 year ago

"Attorney General Concludes Investigation into Biden's Classified Documents, Report Under White House Review"

Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced that special counsel Robert Hur has completed the investigation into the classified documents found at President Joe Biden's home and office. The report is currently undergoing a review for possible redactions due to executive privilege issues before being made public. Both the president and his son, Hunter Biden, have been interviewed as part of the investigation, and the report is not expected to recommend charges be filed.

via NBC News|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#classified-documents#politics
politics2 years ago

Biden's Guilt Over Hunter's Legal Troubles: A Consequence of His 2020 Run

President Biden has reportedly expressed guilt over his son Hunter Biden's legal troubles, believing that his son wouldn't be facing federal indictments if he hadn't run for office. The president's moods reportedly shift when there is unpleasant news about Hunter, and few in his inner circle feel comfortable discussing the situation with him. The Justice Department's investigation into Hunter has strained Biden's relationship with Attorney General Merrick Garland, with some close to the president criticizing Garland's handling of the case. Hunter Biden has accused media outlets of trying to negatively impact his father's presidency, and he is facing potential prison time for gun charges and alleged tax crimes.

via New York Post |
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#biden#guilt
crime2 years ago

Mexican counterparts capture suspected cartel security chief, Garland expresses gratitude

Attorney General Merrick Garland expressed gratitude to Mexican authorities for capturing suspected cartel security chief Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as "El Nini." Garland reaffirmed the Biden administration's commitment to dismantling drug cartels and thanked Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for the arrest. The Justice Department is awaiting El Nini's extradition to the U.S. to face charges related to his alleged involvement in murder, torture, and kidnapping. President Biden also commended the collaboration between the U.S. and Mexico in combating violence and illicit fentanyl.

via The Hill|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#crime#drug-trafficking
politics2 years ago

"New Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson Urges Prayer as Response to Maine Shootings"

New Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for prayer following a mass shooting in Maine, while Attorney General Merrick Garland assures that law enforcement is actively searching for the suspect. The shooting, which occurred at a bowling alley and a bar, resulted in at least 16 deaths and 13 injuries. Lawmakers from both parties expressed condolences and support for the victims and their families. The suspect, identified as Robert Card, remains at large, and a massive manhunt is underway. The incident highlights the ongoing debate over gun control in Maine, a state with a strong gun ownership culture.

via Daily Mail|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#gun-control#house-speaker-mike-johnson
politics2 years ago

AG Merrick Garland Defends DOJ and Rebukes Congressional Republicans in House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to appear before the House Judiciary Committee for a routine oversight hearing, but it is expected to be a contentious affair as House Republicans seek to grill him on unproven claims that the Justice Department is protecting President Biden and his son Hunter Biden. Garland, in his prepared remarks, will assert that he is not the president's lawyer or Congress's prosecutor, emphasizing that the Justice Department works for the American people. Republicans are likely to focus on Garland's role in the investigation into Hunter Biden and his initial reluctance to name a special counsel. The theory that President Biden intervened to protect his son is central to the impeachment inquiry initiated by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The committee is also expected to discuss the multiple indictments of former President Donald Trump.

via The New York Times|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#house-judiciary-committee#hunter-biden
politics2 years ago

House Republicans Allege Hunter Biden's Attorneys Intimidated IRS Whistleblowers: Letter to AG Garland

House Republicans have accused Hunter Biden's legal team of intimidating and harassing two IRS whistleblowers involved in the Hunter Biden tax probe. The Republicans claim that Biden's attorneys slandered the whistleblowers and urged the Department of Justice to prosecute them. They have requested information about any attempts by Biden's legal team to encourage action against the whistleblowers. The accusations come as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to endorse an impeachment inquiry into President Biden's alleged involvement in his son's business dealings.

via Fox News|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#house-republicans#hunter-biden
politics2 years ago

"AG Garland Appoints Special Counsel to Oversee Hunter Biden Probe"

U.S. Attorney David Weiss has been appointed as a special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee the ongoing investigation into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Weiss, who was already leading the probe, will also handle any other matters that arise from the investigation. The announcement came shortly before prosecutors revealed that plea negotiations with Hunter Biden's team on tax charges had fallen apart, indicating that the case is now expected to go to trial. This appointment reinforces the Department of Justice's commitment to independence and accountability in sensitive matters.

via NBC News|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#hunter-biden#investigation
politics2 years ago

FBI Agent Suspended and Accused of Lying to Congress by Dems.

FBI agent Garret O’Boyle, who testified as a whistleblower for House Republicans, was suspended by the bureau for leaking sensitive investigative information to right-wing group Project Veritas, according to a bureau official. House Democrats are now accusing O'Boyle of lying to the committee and referring the matter to Attorney General Merrick Garland. O'Boyle denies the claims. The FBI investigation revealed that O’Boyle had also removed sensitive information from FBI computers and provided it to Project Veritas without authorization. Democrats are asking Garland to examine if O'Boyle is guilty of lying to Congress and perjury.

via NBC News|
#attorney-general-merrick-garland#fbi#house-judiciary-committee