Two high-ranking Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are opening an inquiry into the Justice Department’s decision to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a fellow Democrat facing mounting political challenges.
The Justice Department has instructed an FBI special agent to not testify before the House Judiciary Committee after Republicans insisted he could not be accompanied by both a personal lawyer and a bureau lawyer.
Attorney General Merrick Garland offered impassion and unwavering support of the Justice Department and federal law enforcement officers during more than five hours of testimony Wednesday before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border during a contentious House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Thursday.
The lead prosecutor in the case against President Biden’s son plans to testify publicly this fall, according to a letter sent to lawmakers on Monday.
U.S. House Republicans are demanding testimony from ATF Director Steven Dettelbach and others as conservative lawmakers plan to grill the agency during a Judiciary Committee hearing in April.
Attorney General William Barr defended the use of force by federal law enforcement in Portland during a combative hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Attorney General William Barr is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
