Chairman Jim Jordan has referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the DOJ for criminal prosecution, alleging Brennan made false statements during his testimony about the CIA's involvement with the Steele dossier and its inclusion in the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment, supported by newly declassified documents that contradict Brennan's claims.
During a CNN interview, Rep. Jim Jordan was challenged by journalist Kaitlin Collins about why Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva has not been sworn in, and he attributed it to the current pro forma session due to the government shutdown, but Collins pointed out inconsistencies in his explanation, highlighting a recent swearing-in during a pro forma session.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan criticized Senator Adam Schiff during oversight hearings, with Kash Patel attacking Schiff's integrity and defending FBI actions amid ongoing investigations and political tensions.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan criticized Senator Adam Schiff during FBI oversight hearings, while Kash Patel defended the FBI's actions amid scrutiny over Epstein case and other investigations, highlighting ongoing political tensions and concerns about FBI leadership.
House Judiciary Committee is set to vote on whether to subpoena major banks related to the Epstein case, amidst ongoing political tensions and oversight hearings involving FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Adam Schiff, with focus on FBI leadership and handling of high-profile investigations.
Rep. Jim Jordan is set to be deposed regarding allegations that he failed to protect Ohio State University wrestlers from sexual abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, with lawsuits accusing him of being aware of the misconduct. Jordan has denied knowledge of the abuse, but the case is part of a broader investigation into OSU's handling of the scandal, which has resulted in numerous lawsuits and settlements.
House Republicans questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell over allegations of political bias in hurricane recovery efforts, following the firing of FEMA supervisor Marn'i Washington for allegedly instructing employees to avoid homes with Trump campaign signs. Criswell maintained the incident was isolated and requested an inspector general investigation. GOP Rep. Jim Jordan challenged Criswell on the agency's practices, while Criswell assured lawmakers that FEMA's mission is to help all people, denying any widespread cultural bias within the agency.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan opposes making the House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz public, following Gaetz's selection as President-elect Trump's potential attorney general. Gaetz, who resigned from the House amid investigations into alleged misconduct, faces a challenging Senate confirmation. Jordan supports Gaetz's appointment, emphasizing his skills and criticizing current Justice Department priorities. The committee will vote on the report's release, while some GOP senators express skepticism about Gaetz's confirmation prospects.
Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, indicated that Congress may consider calling special counsel Jack Smith to testify as part of their oversight duties, following Smith's winding down of investigations into President-elect Donald Trump. Jordan emphasized the need for transparency and preservation of records related to the investigations, amid concerns that relevant documents might be purged. The future of Jordan's chairmanship is uncertain, pending the outcome of House control in the recent elections.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan stated on CNN that he does not expect President-elect Donald Trump to use the Department of Justice to prosecute his political opponents, despite Trump's past rhetoric. Jordan emphasized that Trump did not pursue legal action against Hillary Clinton during his first term and reiterated that the Republican party opposes political prosecutions. He also criticized the legal cases against Trump as politically motivated and mentioned ongoing efforts to preserve records of these prosecutions for congressional oversight.
In a CNN interview, Rep. Jim Jordan admitted the 2024 election was "free and fair," despite previously supporting claims of fraud in the 2020 election. CNN's Dana Bash challenged Jordan on the GOP's inconsistent stance on election integrity, highlighting the party's acceptance of election results only when favorable. Jordan attempted to deflect by discussing policy issues but ultimately conceded the fairness of the 2024 election, while still raising unfounded concerns about the 2020 election process.
In an interview with CNN's Dana Bash, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed the 2024 presidential election results, stating that he no longer believes there was fraud, despite having previously claimed fraud in the 2020 election.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is proposing an appropriations package to defund the "lawfare activities" of state and federal prosecutors involved in politically sensitive investigations, specifically targeting those prosecuting former President Donald Trump. Jordan's proposal aims to eliminate federal funding for these prosecutors and rein in abusive federal law enforcement agencies, while also addressing issues like immigration policies and online speech suppression.
Speaker Johnson, Jim Jordan, and other Republicans are pushing back against the conviction of former President Trump, arguing that there is no clear line that he crossed.
Speaker Mike Johnson's weakened position within the House GOP has sparked internal discussions about potential replacements, with some Republicans quietly positioning themselves for a future leadership shakeup. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, who previously ran for the speakership, has been working to repair his relationship with Donald Trump and improve his standing within the party. Other potential contenders include House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. While Johnson's position is currently bolstered by the GOP's inability to unite behind a successor and potential Democratic support, there is uncertainty about his long-term future, especially with some Republicans questioning whether he can hold onto his post next Congress.
