House GOP Threatens Contempt Action Against AG Garland Over Biden Documents

Republicans demand unredacted materials from the investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents, setting an April 8 deadline.

House Republicans threaten to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he does not provide unredacted materials related to the investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents.
The requested materials include audio and transcripts of interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter, with a deadline set for April 8, 2024.
Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation found Biden did 'willfully retain' classified documents but recommended no charges, citing challenges in proving intent due to Biden's memory issues.
Critics argue there's a double standard in legal treatment between Biden and former President Donald Trump, who is also under investigation for mishandling classified documents.
The likelihood of successfully prosecuting a contempt of Congress charge is low, based on historical precedents.