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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Chris Stein and Guardian staff

Merrick Garland faces down Republican attacks over Hunter Biden inquiry

Merrick Garland testifying in front of the House judiciary committee.
Merrick Garland: ‘Our job is to pursue justice, without fear or favor. Our job is not to do what is politically convenient.’ Photograph: Gripas Yuri/Abaca/Shutterstock

Merrick Garland faced down the latest Republican attacks on the justice department’s handling of Hunter Biden and other issues on Wednesday, vowing to “not be intimidated”.

The House judiciary inquiry came just a week before the Joe Biden impeachment hearing, which will also focus on the scope of Hunter Biden’s legal troubles and alleged corruption. Both are part of the Republican party’s ongoing attempt to erode trust in federal institutions such as the Department of Justice and its FBI arm, claiming they are partisan actors.

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