Overview

• The House Judiciary and Oversight Committees have passed contempt resolutions against Attorney General Merrick Garland.
• The resolutions demand the release of audio recordings from President Biden's interview, which has been withheld under executive privilege.
• House Republicans are exploring legal and procedural alternatives if the Justice Department does not pursue criminal charges.
• The dispute centers on the impeachment inquiry into Biden and the handling of classified documents.
• Democrats criticize the move as a political tactic, while Republicans argue for transparency and accountability.