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.
Key Points
House vote passed along party lines with one Republican dissenting
GOP lawmakers sought audio recordings of Biden's interview to provide context on his mental state
Democrats viewed the request as a partisan attempt to politicize the DOJ
Pros
Ensuring accountability and transparency in government proceedings
Cons
Potentially politicizing the Department of Justice