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House Republicans Prepare Contempt Vote Against AG Garland Over Biden Interview Tapes with Special Counsel Hur

Jun 11, 2024, 09:05 AM

House Republicans are preparing for a vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The move is in response to Garland's refusal to hand over audio tapes of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur concerning a classified documents case. Representatives Brecheen, Fallon, and Self have voiced strong support for the contempt citation, emphasizing the need for transparency and questioning Biden's fitness to serve. The House Rules Committee is set to prepare the contempt citation, with a full chamber vote expected later this week. Meanwhile, House Oversight Committee Democrats argue that the Republican move is a distraction from the impeachment inquiry into Biden, with Rep. Raskin calling it political opportunism. A memo circulated by the House Oversight Committee Democrats supports this view.