House Republicans Threatening to Hold Attorney General Merrick Garland Accountable

House Republicans, led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, are threatening to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland accountable in federal court for failing to deliver tapes of a special counsel's interview of President Biden to Congress.

Contempt of Congress Vote Against Attorney General Merrick Garland

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) plans to force a vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress for refusing to provide evidence related to President Joe Biden's handling of classified information. Luna argues that access to information is crucial for effective legislation.

House Republicans plan to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland accountable

House Republicans are planning to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland accountable through a vote to arrest him for not complying with a congressional subpoena for audio recordings of special counsel Robert Hur's interviews with President Biden.

House Republicans' skepticism towards DOJ's action on criminal referral against Merrick Garland

House Republicans are skeptical that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will act on their criminal referral against Attorney General Merrick Garland, citing recent prosecutions and guilty verdicts for former Trump administration aides following similar referrals.

House vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress

The House voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not producing audio recordings of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden. The move was mostly along party lines, with one Republican voting against it.

Contempt of Congress Vote Against Attorney General Merrick Garland

House of Representatives to vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for failing to produce audio recordings of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden. Republicans seeking recordings for context on Biden's state of mind, while Democrats dismiss request as partisan. GOP effort part of wider impeachment inquiry into Biden's alleged enrichment. Democrats criticize GOP effort as a way to please base without votes to impeach Biden.

Political Controversy Surrounding Attorney General Merrick Garland and Hunter Biden's Conviction

Attorney General Merrick Garland faces potential contempt of Congress from Republican-led House of Representatives. Democrats defend Garland against allegations of bias. Hunter Biden's conviction sparks political debate. Republicans threaten consequences if Garland doesn't comply with subpoenas. Historical context includes past contempt of Congress cases.

Prosecution of Hunter Biden

Special Counsel David Weiss thanked Attorney General Merrick Garland for providing independence to prosecute Hunter Biden after a jury found him guilty of three gun charges. Weiss originally tried to give Hunter a 'sweetheart' plea deal in 2023 but it fell through. Hunter rejected a second plea deal and is now facing trial for tax violations in California.

Attorney General Merrick Garland's refusal to comply with Congressional subpoenas

Attorney General Merrick Garland refuses to comply with Congressional subpoenas for audio recordings related to President Biden's handling of classified materials, citing concerns about harming future investigations and maintaining the integrity of the Justice Department. Republicans accuse Garland of weaponizing the DOJ and seek access to the recordings for additional context.

Critique of Manhattan DA's case against Trump

Bill Maher criticizes Manhattan DA's case against Trump, suggests it should have been brought at the federal level. Former Rep. Ken Buck warns against targeting one person. Maher questions the focus on hush money and its impact on the election.

Criticism of President Biden's Use of Executive Privilege

Rep. Kelly Armstrong criticizes President Biden's use of executive privilege to block the release of the audio of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur, emphasizing the importance of hearing things in one's own words over reading transcripts.

House Oversight hearing on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress

Fox News host Jesse Watters reacts to House Oversight hearing on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Republicans consider holding Garland in contempt for withholding Biden's dementia tapes. Watters questions if Biden doctored transcripts. Republicans may resort to inherent contempt, a tactic not used in over 100 years.

Debate over Contempt of Congress for Attorney General Merrick Garland

The House Oversight Committee will debate holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not releasing audio recordings of President Biden's meetings with Special Prosecutor Robert Hur.

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.

President Joe Biden's assertion of executive privilege over interview recordings

President Joe Biden asserted executive privilege over his interview with Special Counsel Rob Hur to prevent Congress from obtaining audio recordings, leading to a reversal in White House policy. House Oversight Committee scheduled a markup to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for refusal to hand over recordings, part of an impeachment inquiry into Biden's mishandling of classified documents.

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.

Critique of Attorney General Merrick Garland by Bill Maher

Bill Maher criticizes Attorney General Merrick Garland for stalling criminal cases against former President Trump, comparing him to a slow AG and criticizing his handling of various legal matters.

Refusal to Release Audio of President Biden's Interview

Attorney General Merrick Garland refused to provide the audio of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, leading to potential contempt of Congress. Republicans argue that the audio is necessary for oversight of the president's classified document scandal.

Attorney General Merrick Garland's stance on voter ID laws

Attorney General Merrick Garland vows to fight voter ID laws, calling them discriminatory and unnecessary, while speaking in Selma, Alabama. He emphasized the importance of protecting voting rights for minorities and criticized practices that make voting more difficult.