The Justice Department has informed Rep. Jim Jordan, the new chair of the House Judiciary Committee, that it is ready to work with congressional investigators, but it will not share information about ongoing cases. The department's letter stated that any oversight requests must be weighed against the Department's interests in protecting the integrity of its work. Rep. Jordan had requested information on a range of topics, including immigration enforcement, investigations into threats against school boards, and some investigations known to be active.
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Robert Hur, a former US attorney in Maryland, has been appointed by the Justice Department to investigate the classified documents found at President Joe Biden's home and former private office. The House Judiciary Committee has also opened an investigation, sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding all documents and communications related to the discovery. Hur has a long and distinguished career as a prosecutor, having played a key role in a number of high-profile cases.
Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and Mike Rogers, R-Ala., have resolved their differences after a dust-up on the House floor Friday night during the votes for…
As the House of Representatives continues to deadlock over the speaker vote, Rep. Steve Scalise, the No. 2 in the House GOP leadership, has made…