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Post Politics Now Merrick Garland stresses his hands-off approach to federal probe of Hunter Biden

Attorney General Merrick Garland answers questions during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on Wednesday. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)

Today, Attorney General Merrick Garland said he has stood by his promise not to interfere in an ongoing federal investigation of the finances of Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son. His comments came as members of the Senate Judiciary Committee peppered him with questions on multiple controversies during Garland’s first testimony before the new Congress.

Biden has several public events scheduled Wednesday, which started with remarks about his labor secretary nominee, Julie Su. He also marked the 20th anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security in Washington and later spoke in Baltimore to address House Democrats, who are huddling in Charm City to talk about issues before the new Congress.

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