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Merrick Garland Held in Contempt of Congress

Merrick Garland , Held in Contempt of Congress. The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold the attorney general in contempt of Congress on June 12, BBC reports. The resolution was passed by a 216-207 vote. Only one Republican, David Joyce, voted in opposition. . As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good conscience support a resolution that would further politicize our judicial system to score political points, Rep. David Joyce, via statement. Garland is held in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide interview tapes with President Biden that were recorded during the Justice Department's classified document probe. . Following the contempt vote, Garland said House Republicans have "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon.". Today’s vote disregards the constitutional separation of powers, the Justice Department’s need to protect its investigations, and the substantial amount of information we have provided to the Committees. , Merrick Garland, via statement. Garland is now the third U.S. attorney general in American history to be held in contempt of Congress, BBC reports. . In an opinion piece published in the 'Washington Post' on June 11, Garland said that "the Justice Department is under attack like never before.". He pointed to a rise in "conspiracy theories, falsehoods, violence and threats of violence towards department officials by Republican critics.". The short-term political benefits of those tactics will never make up for the long-term cost to our country. , Merrick Garland, via the 'Washington Post'

This Day in History: John F. Kennedy Is Born

This Day in History: , John F. Kennedy Is Born. May 29, 1917. The future U.S. President was born in Brookline, MA. At the time of his birth, the Kennedys were already a prominent and politically active American family. As a young man, Kennedy attended Harvard University, graduating with honors with a degree in international relations. His political career began in 1952, when he was elected to the House of Representatives. Kennedy served as a U.S. senator for seven years before running for president in 1960. Kennedy's platform of social policies and anti-communism, combined with his charisma, paved a way to the White House. He was the youngest U.S. president ever elected. Kennedy's life and administration was tragically cut short by his assassination in 1963. He was 46 years old

Watch| Donald Trump Announces JD Vance as VP Pick At Republican National Convention| Full Video

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has chosen former critic JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee. Vance, a 39-year-old Ohio Senator and author, was confirmed as VP pick by RNC delegates. Despite past criticisms of Trump, Vance has become a strong supporter. After winning his Senate seat with Trump's endorsement in 2022, Vance is now attacking Joe Biden, calling him an "incapacitated president" and accusing Democrats of lying about Biden's health. #JDVance #DonaldTrump #Trump2024 #TrumpAttack #TrumpVance #TrumpVance2024 #BidenHarris #RepublicanParty #RNC2024 #NationalConvention #USElections #Worldnews #USnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~HT.95~ED.102~

Donald Trump Opens Up in First Media Interview Since Shooting Attempt, Reveals He's Rewritten GOP Speech | THR News Video

Donald Trump has given his first media interview after being shot on Saturday. The former president spoke to 'The Washington Examiner' and shared that's he's rewritten the speech that he will deliver at this week's Republican National Convention in the aftermath of Saturday's assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump told reporter Salena Zito that he had originally planned to talk about President Joe Biden's policies in his speech, but he has now changed course.