Attorney General Merrick Garland faces tough questions from Congress, President Biden signs an executive order for the southern border crisis, GOP demands testimony in the Trump hush-money case. Border policy changes and political prosecutions are also discussed.
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Republicans in Congress intensify scrutiny on investigations targeting Trump, demanding testimonies and unraveling potential ties between DOJ and state prosecutors.
President Biden's executive order aimed at addressing the border crisis faces criticism from both Republicans and progressives, showcasing the complex reactions to the policy shift.
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Merrick Garland Faces Tough Questions in Congress
Attorney General Merrick Garland's recent testimony before the House Judiciary Committee was marked by Republicans peppering him with inquiries regarding a range of investigations and cases. Congress has requested audio recordings of special counsel Robert Herr's interview with President Biden, creating heated exchanges during the hearing. Garland defended withholding the audio, suggesting Republican motivations were politically driven. Questions arose about potential coordination between the DOJ and local prosecutions targeting Trump in New York and Georgia, an accusation Garland dismissed as a conspiracy theory.
President Biden's Executive Order on Southern Border Crisis
President Biden's signing of an executive order aimed at curbing illegal migrants' entries through asylum claims has drawn varied reactions. The order restricts certain asylum seekers based on daily border encounters, with exceptions for specific groups. Biden's policy shift represents a reversal from his earlier stance on border policies, signaling a departure from Trump's approach. While Republicans criticize the order as insufficient to address the lingering border crisis, some far-left progressives and organizations like the ACLU oppose it, viewing the move as problematic for immigrants.
Investigations into Trump Prosecutions and Political Backlash
Republicans in Congress have intensified scrutiny on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation into Trump's hush money case, demanding testimonies from key figures. Congressman Jim Jordan's subcommittee aims to unravel potential ties between DOJ, state prosecutors, and political motivations behind Trump-related cases. Democrats largely support Attorney General Garland amid allegations of political prosecutions, triggering a partisan divide. The congressional pushback includes legislative proposals targeting special counsels investigating Trump, reflecting ongoing political tensions surrounding these high-profile cases.
AG Merrick Garland faces tough questions from Congress, President Biden signs an executive order aimed at tackling the southern border crisis, and Congressional GOP demand that the DA and lead prosecutor behind the Trump hush-money case testify. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.