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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan Investigates FBI's DEI Hiring Practices
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has launched an inquiry into the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices. In a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chairman Jordan expressed concerns about the FBI's emphasis on DEI initiatives over qualifications in recruitment and retention processes.The letter highlighted the FBI's shift towards DEI initiatives following President Biden's Executive Order on Inauguration Day, which mandated DEI programs across the Executive Branch. It also noted the...
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Chairman Jordan Demands Details from ATF on Fatal Raid
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has taken a strong stance following the fatal raid conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in Little Rock, Arkansas. In a letter addressed to ATF Director Steven Dettelbach, Chairman Jordan demanded transparency regarding the ATF's actions leading to the death of Bryan Malinowski during the execution of a search warrant.Describing the events of the early morning raid on March 19, 2024, Chairman Jordan expressed concerns about the ATF's handling of the situation. He...
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Chairmen Jordan, Comer, and Smith Demand Accountability for Retaliation Against Hunter Biden Whistleblowers
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer, and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith have jointly demanded accountability for the alleged retaliation against Hunter Biden whistleblowers. The three chairmen have sent letters to top officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland, IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, and Special Counsel David Weiss, seeking all documents and communications related to the investigation of IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joe Ziegler.In their letter to Commissioner...
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Judiciary Republicans Release Kate Starbird Transcript
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has made public the transcript from the Committee's interview with Kate Starbird, co-founder of the Election Integrity Project. In a statement, Jordan urged the public to "Read the full Kate Starbird transcript here."The release of the transcript comes amidst growing concerns and scrutiny surrounding election integrity and misinformation. Kate Starbird, known for her work in studying online misinformation and its impact on elections, provided valuable insights during the Committee's interview.The...
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Chairmen Jordan and Comer Threaten Attorney General Garland with Contempt Over Special Counsel Hur Materials
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) have issued a stern warning to Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the Department of Justice's withholding of material related to Special Counsel Robert K. Hur's investigation.In a letter addressed to Attorney General Garland, Chairman Jordan and Chairman Comer reiterated their subpoenas for specific materials in the DOJ's possession pertaining to President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents during the...
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Chairmen Jordan and McClintock Launch Inquiry into DOJ's Gag Order on Immigration Judges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock have initiated an inquiry into the reported gag order imposed by the Justice Department on immigration judges. The gag order prohibits immigration judges from communicating with Congress or the news media regarding the Biden Administration's immigration policies, raising concerns about potential violations of federal law.In a letter addressed to the Executive Office for Immigration Review Director David Neal,...
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Republicans Threaten to Hold Fani Willis in Contempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has sent a letter to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, threatening to begin contempt of Congress proceedings for her failure to comply with the Committee's subpoena and document requests.The Committee issued a subpoena on February 2, 2024, after several attempts to obtain voluntary compliance, compelling the production of specific categories of documents related to the FCDAO's receipt and use of federal funds, as well as allegations of misuse of federal funds. Despite producing a narrow set...
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Tim Tebow testifies before Congress: ‘There are at least 50,000 unidentified missing and exploited children that must be rescued’
Tim Tebow, a former Heisman Trophy winner and National Football League (NFL) star, recently testified before members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. He called for swift action to combat child exploitation and abuse in the U.S. As chairman and founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation, he is committed to protecting vulnerable children.
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Chairmen Jordan and Comer Subpoena DOJ for Special Counsel Hur Investigation Documents
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) have taken a significant step in their investigation by subpoenaing Attorney General Merrick Garland for documents related to Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified information.According to Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, "Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Biden's mishandling of classified documents made two things clear: there's a double standard of justice in...
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Judiciary Republicans Release Scott Brady Transcript
In a significant development, the House Judiciary Committee Chairman, Jim Jordan (R-OH), has released the transcript of the Committee's interview with Scott Brady, the former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The transcript provides valuable insights into Brady's perspective and sheds light on various matters of importance.The release of the transcript allows the public to gain a better understanding of the events and discussions that took place during the interview. It serves as a crucial resource for those seeking to comprehend the intricacies of...
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Judiciary Republicans Lead Amicus Brief in Murthy v. Missouri Lawsuit
House Judiciary Chairman Jordan and 44 other Members of Congress have submitted a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Murthy v. Missouri, a significant free speech case. The Congress members are concerned about the violation of the Constitution and the infringement of civil liberties by the Biden Administration. The House Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government have been investigating the executive branch's collaboration with social media companies to censor speech.Chairman Jordan stated, "The First Amendment is first...
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Chairman Jordan Subpoenas Attorney General Garland for Information on the DOJ's Attempts to Spy on Congress
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has taken a significant step by issuing a subpoena to Attorney General Merrick Garland, demanding information regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) alleged attempts to surveil Members of Congress and congressional staff. This move comes after Google revealed that the DOJ had subpoenaed their records in 2017, including personal phone records and emails of a former Chief Investigative Counsel to then-Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley.The subpoenaed information not only pertains to the staff member...
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Chairman Jordan Subpoenas BlackRock and State Street in ESG Investigation
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued subpoenas to financial giants BlackRock and State Street Global Advisors as part of the committee's investigation into the sufficiency of current antitrust laws in addressing collusive agreements to promote and adopt left-wing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.The committee had previously reached out to BlackRock and State Street on July 6, 2023, requesting documents and communications related to how these companies advance ESG policies, among other important information. While both companies...
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Chairman Jordan Subpoenas Vanguard and Arjuna Capital in ESG Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued subpoenas to Vanguard and Arjuna Capital as part of the committee's investigation into the sufficiency of current antitrust laws in addressing collusive agreements to promote and adopt left-wing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.The Committee had previously requested documents and communications from Vanguard on July 6, 2023, regarding how the company advances ESG policies, among other key information. While Vanguard has been providing some material on a rolling basis, their...
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Chairman Jordan Subpoenas Secretary Mayorkas for Information on Violent Criminal Aliens Allowed Entry by DHS
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued a subpoena to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding information and documents regarding violent criminal aliens who have been allowed entry into the United States. The subpoena comes as a response to the Biden Administration's open-borders policies, which have raised concerns about public safety and national security.Since May 2023, the Committee has made multiple requests for A-files, which contain records of criminal aliens charged with serious crimes such as theft,...
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House Judiciary Committee Applauds Bipartisan Passage of H.R. 6570, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act
The House Judiciary Committee has celebrated the bipartisan approval of H.R. 6570, also known as the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act. The bill was passed by a vote of 35 to 2 and will now move to the House Floor for further consideration.H.R. 6570 aims to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for a period of three years, accompanied by significant reforms. Under the bill, all intelligence agencies and the FBI will be required to obtain a warrant from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) before...
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Chairman Jordan and Rep. Loudermilk Launch Inquiry into Fani Willis Colluding with January 6 Committee
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) have initiated an inquiry into the alleged collusion between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the partisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol. The lawmakers have raised concerns about the coordination between Willis's office and the committee, questioning the commitment to due process and the potential violation of House rules.In a letter addressed to Willis, Chairman Jordan and Rep. Loudermilk stated, "The coordination...
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House Republicans Report Reveals David Weiss and DOJ's Preferential Treatment of Hunter Biden
Today, the House Judiciary Committee, House Oversight and Accountability Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee released an interim staff report titled, "The Justice Department's Deviations from Standard Processes in its Investigation of Hunter Biden." The report reveals several deviations by Justice Department officials "from the normal process that provided preferential treatment, in this case to Hunter Biden."According to the report, two IRS whistleblowers came forward in the spring of 2023 to notify Congress of how the Justice Department had impeded, delayed,...
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New Report Details FBI's Targeting of Traditional Catholics as Potential Domestic Terrorists
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new interim staff report released by the House Judiciary Committee and its Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government has shed light on the FBI's alleged targeting of traditional Catholics as potential domestic terrorists. Titled "The FBI's Breach of Religious Freedom: The Weaponization of Law Enforcement Against Catholic Americans," the report reveals the extent of the FBI's categorization of certain Catholic Americans as threats and its proposed measures to infiltrate Catholic churches for "threat mitigation."The report...
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Chairmen Jordan and Comer Launch Inquiry into the Selection Process for the FBI's Headquarters
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) have launched an inquiry into the selection process for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Headquarters building. Recent allegations suggest that the site selection process may have been politicized and may not reflect the best use of American taxpayer dollars.The inquiry centers around the General Services Administration's (GSA) decision to select Greenbelt, Maryland as the location for the new FBI Headquarters building. This decision deviated...