Rep. Jim Jordan's first investigation as the head of the House Judiciary Committee is an investigation into President Biden's 'mishandling' of classified documents.
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"On January 12, 2023, you appointed Robert Hur as Special Counsel to investigate these matters," they wrote."The circumstances of this appointment raise fundamental oversight questions that the Committee routinely examines. We expect your complete cooperation with our inquiry." The lawmakers referenced the FBI's unprecedented raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home last summer, and seized classified documents as an example of how the DOJ has proceeded differently in the past than it has proceeded with Biden. At the time, Biden slammed Trump for being"irresponsible" for keeping classified documents.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that his appointment of Robert Hur as special counsel is critical for an "even-handed" review of the matter.
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