This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing into the Department of Justice. Amid ongoing investigations into both President Biden and former President Trump’s handling of classified documents, Attorney General Merrick Garland faced questions from Senate Republicans, as well as claims he has “weaponized” the Justice Department. FOX News Justice Department Correspondent David Spunt discusses some of the political predicaments facing the Attorney General, and what insight was gained from questions during the hearing. Later, he looks at how Congress and the House Weaponization Subcommittee may approach DOJ officials in future hearings.
With the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination ramping up, former President Donald Trump is still leading polls amongst Republican voters. However, some voters felt that the 2022 Midterm Elections served as a wake-up call for new leadership within the Republican Party. Despite having not entered the presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is gaining popularity, leaving many to wonder whether the potential competition means trouble for the former president. Axios Senior Political Correspondent Josh Kraushaar discusses his takeaways from the latest FOX News polls, what to expect in the Republican primary field, and potential candidates he’s watching out for ahead of the first debate in August.
