The Justice Department has pushed back against Republican efforts to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over his refusal to provide unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the Justice Department rejected the demand from House Republicans for the full audio of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter.
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte stated in the letter that the department has complied with all elements of the subpoena sent by House Republicans in February. Despite GOP claims, the Justice Department emphasized its cooperation and expressed concern that the Committees may be seeking conflict rather than information.
