The House Judiciary Committee met in New York City on April 17 to hear from witnesses affected by violent crimes, which Republicans say is the result of District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s soft-on-crime policies. But Democrats on the panel said the hearing was political retribution over former President Donald Trump’s indictment. The FBI arrested two people…
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NTD Evening News (April 17): House GOP Probes DA Bragg’s Crime Policies in NYC; 2 Arrested Over Secret Chinese Police Station
The House Judiciary Committee met in New York City on April 17 to hear from witnesses affected by violent crimes, which Republicans say is the result of District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s soft-on-crime policies. But Democrats on the panel said the hearing was political retribution over former President Donald Trump’s indictment. The FBI arrested two people…
‘Soros-Funded’ DAs to Blame for ‘Violent Crime Spree’ Sweeping the Nation: House GOP
NEW YORK—Rising crime around the United States can be attributed to the “soft-on-crime” policies of Democrat district attorneys funded by George Soros, according to Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee. While in New York City on April 17 for a field hearing on “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan,” committee members shared their perspectives on…
Alvin Bragg Has Given New York City Over to ‘Lawlessness’: Democratic Councilman
Democratic New York City Councilman Robert Holden took aim at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s leadership—or perceived lack thereof—at a New York field hearing of the House Judiciary Committee on April 17. “I’m here to address the lawlessness that has taken over the city in recent years as a result of the failed progressive policies…
House Judiciary Probing Claims That Biden Admin Pressured FDA to Rush COVID-19 Booster Approvals
The House Judiciary Committee has launched an investigation into whether the Biden administration pressured the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to speed up its approvals of COVID-19 booster shots. In three April 10 letters to current and former FDA officials, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)—who chairs the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform,…
Rep. Jordan Subpoenas FBI Director Wray, Says Undercover Agent Developed Plan to Spy on Catholics
The chair of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed FBI Director Christopher Wray for all records relating to a leaked internal memo that proposed developing sources in traditionalist Catholic parishes to inform on potential “violent extremists” in those houses of worship. In an April 10 letter (pdf) attached to the subpoena, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim…
FBI Undercover Agent Developed Plan to Spy on Catholics: Jordan
The chair of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed FBI Director Christopher Wray for all records relating to a leaked internal memo that proposed developing sources in traditionalist Catholic parishes to inform on potential “violent extremists” in those houses of worship. In an April 10 letter (pdf) attached to the subpoena, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim…
House Republicans Set Hearing on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s ‘Pro-Crime’ Policies
The House Judiciary Committee announced on April 10 it will hold a field hearing in New York City on April 17 to discuss Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, just weeks after the unprecedented indictment and arraignment of former President Donald Trump in Bragg’s district. The hearing is titled “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan.” Bragg…
Proposal to Expand DOJ Watchdog’s Powers to Probe Government Lawyers Hits Roadblocks
Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector-General (IG) Michael Horowitz has been asking Congress for years to expand his authority to include investigating professional misconduct allegations against government lawyers, but his request is getting a cold reception in the Senate. Horowitz’s most recent plea for the added authority—he is the only one of the 72 statutory IGs in…
Garland Says He’s ‘More Than Willing’ to Testify to the House Judiciary Panel
Attorney General Merrick Garland told a House panel on March 29 that he’s “more than willing” to testify to the House Judiciary Committee, despite repeated failures to answer requests from the panel. Garland appeared before the House Appropriations Committee to discus President Joe Biden’s proposed budget. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who serves as the chairman…
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