President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Merrick Garland as his Attorney General. Garland was nominated to the Supreme Court by then-President Obama back in 2016 to fill a seat after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Republicans refused confirmation hearings and when President Trump took office, Garland's nomination had expired. The President-elect is nominating Lisa Monaco — a longtime prosecutor — for Deputy Attorney general.
Pres.-elect Biden Taps Merrick Garland For Attorney General
Republicans refused confirmation hearings and when President Trump took office, as Garland's nomination had expired.
Posted at 1:11 PM, Jan 07, 2021
Copyright 2024 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
-
Tornadoes kill 2 in Oklahoma as residents begin cleanup in Nebraska and Iowa
11:09 AM, Apr 28, 2024 -
World Central Kitchen will resume feeding operations in Gaza weeks after deadly Israeli strike
10:59 AM, Apr 28, 2024 -
Mexican journalist is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage among colleagues
10:25 PM, Apr 27, 2024
-
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
10:54 PM, Apr 26, 2024 -
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
10:08 PM, Apr 26, 2024 -
Voters show displeasure with both Biden and Trump in new poll
4:52 PM, Apr 26, 2024
