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.

President Biden's decision to block release of audio recordings from Special Counsel investigation

President Biden invoked executive privilege to block the release of audio recordings from Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into him, despite initially insisting that Hur had mischaracterized the interviews. The White House may have chosen to face criticism rather than release potentially damaging audio for use in 2024 election ads.

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.