The House rejected a GOP effort to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland $10,000 a day until he turns over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview in his classified documents case.
FILE - Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, June 27, 2024. The House has voted to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland $10,000 a day until he turns over audio of President Joe Biden s interview in his classified documents case. It's the latest escalation in the fight over the recording between Republicans and the Democratic administration.
Democrats blasted the GOP effort as another political stunt. Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., said that the resolution is unjustified in the case of Garland because he has complied with subpoena. investigation, including a transcript of Biden's interview. However, Garland has said releasing the audio could jeopardize future sensitive investigations because witnesses might be less likely to cooperate if they know their interviews might become public.in an attempt to force the release of the recording.
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