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GOP-Led House Panel Investigates 'Weaponization' of Federal Agencies

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GOP-Led House Panel Investigates 'Weaponization' of Federal Agencies

GOP-Led House Panel Investigates 'Weaponization' of Federal Agencies

GOP-Led House Panel , Investigates 'Weaponization' , of Federal Agencies.

NPR reports that a new House panel will hold its first hearing on February 9 as part of the Republican party's push for increased scrutiny of the Biden administration.

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NPR reports that a new House panel will hold its first hearing on February 9 as part of the Republican party's push for increased scrutiny of the Biden administration.

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The panel will reportedly investigate the "weaponization of the federal government," with oversight being a key part of the GOP's platform.

The panel will reportedly investigate the "weaponization of the federal government," with oversight being a key part of the GOP's platform.

The subcommittee will investigate claims that the Department of Justice, FBI and other federal agencies are biased against Conservatives.

The subcommittee will investigate claims that the Department of Justice, FBI and other federal agencies are biased against Conservatives.

The GOP's long list of concerns include the agencies mishandling allegations against former President Trump, abuse of surveillance powers and retaliation against citizens.

The GOP's long list of concerns include the agencies mishandling allegations against former President Trump, abuse of surveillance powers and retaliation against citizens.

We have a government that now I believe is targeting the very people it is supposed to serve.

We plan on, as a Republican majority, holding them accountable, Rep.

Jim Jordan, subcommittee chair, via NPR.

This week, the panel announced that the first hearing will address , "the politicization of the FBI and DOJ and attacks on American civil liberties.".

NPR reports that the Republican-controlled House has already held hearings on Biden's border policies, federal COVID relief spending and allegations against Twitter.

NPR reports that the Republican-controlled House has already held hearings on Biden's border policies, federal COVID relief spending and allegations against Twitter.

GOP lawmakers still have plans to investigate the military withdrawal from Afghanistan and allegations that Biden engaged in "influence peddling" while vice president.

GOP lawmakers still have plans to investigate the military withdrawal from Afghanistan and allegations that Biden engaged in "influence peddling" while vice president.

Democrats have called the investigations more of a matter of electoral politics than one of accountability.

Oversight is not about scandal mongering and sticking it to the other guys, Rep.

Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, via NPR


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