House Judiciary Committee sues AG Garland for recordings of President Biden's interview

House Judiciary Committee sues AG Garland for recordings of President Biden's interview, amid chaos in the Democratic Party over Biden's debate performance. Garland refuses to produce audio recordings, citing executive privilege. Justice Department will not prosecute Garland for contempt.

House Judiciary Committee Contempt of Congress Investigation

The House Judiciary Committee is considering holding President Joe Biden's ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer, in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena. Zwonitzer allegedly received classified information from Biden and has not provided requested documents to the committee.

House Judiciary Committee Threatens Subpoena in Trump Trial

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan threatens subpoena against New York Attorney General Letitia James for information on a former Justice Department official who helped prosecute former President Trump in the Manhattan hush-money trial.

House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Donald Trump's Prosecution

The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on the politicized prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Thursday, June 13.

Climate Cartel and ESG Investing

The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing into alleged collusion by a 'climate cartel' promoting ESG investing for their green agenda.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's Testimony Before House Judiciary Committee

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg agrees to testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee after former President Trump's conviction in NY v. Trump. Rep. Jim Jordan plans oversight hearings on New York v. Trump and is also considering a field hearing in New York City.

Challenging President Biden's Executive Privilege

Republicans are challenging President Joe Biden's use of executive privilege to block the release of his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, with Rep. Kelly Armstrong advocating for legal action and maintaining the House's stance on the issue.

Political Feud Over Trump Defense Strategies

Rep. Mike Johnson faces criticism for focusing on defending Trump from legal challenges instead of defunding Special Counsel Jack Smith. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene questions Johnson's actions and calls for more meaningful support for Trump.

Republicans' Contempt Effort Against AG Garland

Republicans are moving forward with trying to hold AG Garland in contempt despite President Biden asserting executive privilege over the audio of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur. The House Judiciary Committee voted to approve a contempt resolution against Garland for not turning over recordings. The DOJ and White House expressed concerns about potential manipulation of the tapes by GOP lawmakers.

House Judiciary Committee Contempt Resolution Against Attorney General Merrick Garland

The House Judiciary Committee passed a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for failing to disclose audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur. Republicans maintain a narrow majority in the House to pass the resolution. Garland defied a final warning to comply with a subpoena for the recording despite several warnings and requests. Biden asserted executive privilege to prevent disclosure of the audio. The White House previously bragged about not asserting executive privilege over Hur's probe into Biden for mishandling classified documents.

Investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents

House Judiciary Committee advances resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress over failure to produce subpoenaed audio recording of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur.

House Judiciary Committee Reviewing Contempt of Congress for Attorney General Merrick Garland

The House Judiciary Committee will review a report recommending holding Joe Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress on Thursday, May 16.

White House asserts executive privilege over Biden probe evidence

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan asserts that the Justice Department must provide evidence related to a Biden probe, prompting the White House to claim executive privilege over audio and video recordings. The investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents following his time as vice president under the Obama administration sparked controversy over his cognitive abilities. House Republicans subpoenaed DOJ materials related to the Special Counsel Hur interview with Biden, leading to a clash between the executive branch and Congress.

Investigation of Prosecutor in Trump Case

The House Judiciary Committee is investigating a top prosecutor on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case against former President Trump for alleged criminal conspiracy and cover-up. There are concerns about politically motivated prosecutions and coordination between state and federal officials. Attorney General Merrick Garland is being asked to turn over records related to the prosecutor's employment history.

House Judiciary Committee's Request for DHS Documents on Criminal Illegal Immigrants

House Judiciary Committee pushes DHS for documents related to illegal immigrants accused of serious crimes in the U.S. due to non-compliance by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The requests include information on criminal illegal aliens, such as Diego Ibarra, Daniel Hernandez Martinez, and Pierre Lucard Emile.

Investigation into Fulton County Prosecutor Fani Willis's Use of Federal Grant Funds

The Justice Department found inconsistencies in Fulton County Prosecutor Fani Willis's use of federal grant funds, confirming whistleblower allegations. Willis fired the whistleblower who reported mishandling of $488,000 in grant money. The grant was for a Center for Youth Empowerment and Gang Prevention, but the center never opened. House Judiciary Committee is investigating Willis's use of funds and Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed her for records. The DOJ is working with Willis's office to fix the reporting discrepancies. Willis is also prosecuting former President Donald Trump amidst other scandals in her office.

House Judiciary Committee Sues DOJ Officials Over Hunter Biden Tax Investigation

The House Judiciary Committee is suing Justice Department officials to enforce subpoenas related to the Hunter Biden tax investigation. Hunter Biden is facing tax charges for a four-year scheme of not paying federal income taxes. IRS whistleblowers claim the charges are a 'complete vindication' of their investigation.

House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Biden's Ghostwriter

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has subpoenaed President Biden's ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer, for documents and communications related to Biden withholding classified records. Biden denies sharing classified information with Zwonitzer, but evidence suggests otherwise.

House Judiciary Committee Republicans demand information on Haitian migrant rape case

House Judiciary Committee Republicans demand information from Homeland Security Secretary on how a Haitian migrant charged with raping a disabled teen girl entered the United States. The migrant, Cory Alvarez, came in through the Biden Administration's parole program. Republicans seek to investigate the case and the immigration policies that allowed it.

Special Counsel Report on President Joe Biden's Handling of Classified Materials

Special Counsel Robert Hur corrected Democrats' claims that his report exonerated President Joe Biden for mishandling classified materials, stating that the word 'exoneration' does not appear in the report. Hur described Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory but could not charge him with 'willfully retaining' classified documents.

Rep. Adam Schiff accuses Special Counsel Robert Hur of political motives against President Joe Biden

Rep. Adam Schiff accused Special Counsel Robert Hur of having political motives against President Joe Biden during his testimony, despite Hur's explanation that prosecution would be difficult due to Biden's perceived poor memory. Hur also revealed that the White House sought to remove statements from his report. Schiff faced pushback for his accusations.

President Biden's Retention of Classified Documents for Memoir

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan pressed ex-Special Counsel Robert Hur on President Biden's motives to retain classified documents for a memoir, citing pride and money as driving factors. Biden's actions were seen as a breach of rules for financial gain.

House Judiciary Committee Hearing on President Biden's Mishandling of Classified Documents

The House Judiciary Committee will hear testimony from Special Counsel Robert Hur on President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents. The transcript of Biden's interview with Hur reveals the president brought up his son's death.

Immigration and Law Enforcement

The House Judiciary Committee is set to mark up several bills, including HR 7343, which would mandate the deportation of illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers. This comes in response to the beating of NYPD officers by illegal immigrants in February.

Controversy at CBS News involving Catherine Herridge and Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews

CBS News president Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, who played a role in pushing out investigative reporter Catherine Herridge, is being honored with a free speech award despite the controversy. The decision to oust Herridge was made by higher-ups in the Washington D.C. bureau. The restructuring at CBS led to layoffs, including Herridge. Critics accuse the network of allowing Herridge to be swept up in the mass culling. The House Judiciary Committee has launched an investigation into Herridge's termination and the handling of her files. CBS News returned her personal files containing confidential information on her legal case and stories she had worked on after facing pressure.