Special Counsel Weiss Got a Promotion After Bungling the Investigation -- Ways and Means, Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability Chairs Ask Garland "Why Weiss?" Committees request all documents and communications about appointment as well as directives and instructions

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"The Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Accountability are continuing their oversight of the Department of Justice's (Department or DOJ) commitment to impartial justice and the veracity of statements made in response to congressional inquiries related to the investigation of Hunter Biden. On August 11, 2023, after the Department's apparently unprecedented plea deal with Mr. Biden fell apart under scrutiny from a federal judge, you appointed U.S. Attorney David Weiss as Special Counsel over this matter. Your appointment raises numerous concerns considering earlier statements from you and Mr. Weiss that Mr. Weiss already had "ultimate' authority--free of any political pressure--to pursue the investigation where, when, and how he sought fit. Now, recently reported information raises additional concerns about the Department's unusual actions in this matter, and suggests that the Department under your leadership has been attempting to circumvent the rule of law in favor of Hunter Biden, President Biden, and the Biden family. Given the extremely serious nature of these issues, the Committees expect unfettered cooperation with our oversight from both you and the Department."

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