The House Oversight and Judiciary Committees will hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The committees are seeking the audio recording of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur during the probe into Biden’s handling of classified documents. According to Committee Chair James Comer, the Justice Department’s refusal to provide the audio files is impeding their investigation into Biden’s retention of classified documents and his suitability for office. The committees previously subpoenaed the recordings in March, but the DOJ stated it would only provide transcripts. Despite the release of a transcript, the committees believe the audio recording is crucial to their inquiry.
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Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday regarding the ongoing anti-Israel protests and the encampment on the campus of George Washington University (GWU). The protests have escalated in intensity, with demonstrators calling for the “guillotine” for school administrators and defacing a statue of former President George Washington. The hearing will focus on the city’s response to the unlawful activity and antisemitism associated with the protests.
The Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has hit a roadblock as House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer reportedly grows increasingly frustrated with the investigation’s lack of progress. Comer is said to be considering closing the inquiry as he eyes higher office ambitions. Despite denials from the committee, sources indicate that the investigation is winding down. Comer has also drawn criticism from fellow Republicans for his handling of the probe, with some suggesting he may have overreached in his claims against Biden.