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Garland to Defend DOJ Independence Before House Panel Amid GOP Claims of Politicization

  • Attorney General Merrick Garland to testify before House Judiciary Committee, expected to defend DOJ against GOP claims of politicization.

  • Garland appointed special counsels investigating Trump, Hunter Biden; will argue it shows commitment to integrity/independence.

  • Garland to push back on allegations DOJ tilting scales ahead of 2024 election, say he takes no directives from Biden/White House.

  • Garland likely pressed on proposed limited gag order against Trump by special counsel Jack Smith in 2020 election probe.

  • Garland has avoided commenting on specific actions by special counsels, arguing it affirms their independence from DOJ.

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