A new House panel investigating the 'weaponization of the federal government' will hold its first hearing Thursday as part of Republicans' push to ramp up scrutiny of the Biden administration.
Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, left, speaks as Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, the ranking member, right, listens, during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on what Republicans say is the politicization of the FBI and Justice Department and attacks on American civil liberties.Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, left, speaks as Del.
"We expect to hear from Americans who have been targeted by their government," Jordan said as part of a longer list of GOP grievances. The panel's ranking Democrat, Del. Stacey Plaskett, said the panel's Republicans are fueling dangerous rhetoric for law enforcement through its efforts. Plaskett represents the U.S. Virgin Islands and served as a House manager during former President Trump's second impeachment trial.
"I'm deeply concerned about the use of the select subcommittee as a place to settle scores, showcase conspiracy theories and advance an extreme agenda that risks undermining Americans' faith in our democracy," she said.and GOP claims of partisan efforts if they won control of Congress in last year's midterm elections.
The new subcommittee hearing is the latest effort to make good on that promise. Hardline conservatives hadThe subcommittee is expected to probe claims that the Department of Justice, FBI and other federal agencies are biased against conservatives. Republicans have voiced a long list of concerns, alleging the department mishandled allegations against former President Donald Trump, abused its surveillance powers and retaliated against parents who spoke out at school board meetings.
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