Garland Defends DOJ Investigations Amid Criticism from Congress

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland told Congress that defunding the FBI would be "catastrophic" and the Justice Department does not take orders from politicians.
Garland defended the department's handling of criminal indictments against former President Trump and President Biden's son Hunter.
Garland appointed special counsel Jack Smith to investigate Trump's handling of classified records and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Republicans criticized the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes, but Garland said the department acted properly.
Garland testified amid Republican criticism over the Trump and Hunter Biden investigations and a looming potential government shutdown.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland told Congress that defunding the FBI would be "catastrophic" and the Justice Department does not take orders from politicians.
Garland defended the department's handling of criminal indictments against former President Trump and President Biden's son Hunter.
Garland appointed special counsel Jack Smith to investigate Trump's handling of classified records and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Republicans criticized the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes, but Garland said the department acted properly.
Garland testified amid Republican criticism over the Trump and Hunter Biden investigations and a looming potential government shutdown.