US Attorney General Merrick Garland has named a special counsel to investigate whether President Joe Biden improperly handled sensitive government documents, setting up a parallel inquiry to an ongoing probe of Donald Trump.
An independent investigation has been launched into allegations Joe Biden mishandled classified documents.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland named an independent special counsel Thursday to probe President Joe Biden's alleged mishandling of classified documents. He told reporters in Mexico City on Tuesday he was "surprised" to learn of the original discovery, saying he did not know that any had been taken there.Donald Trump's legal woes are mounting. Here's what you need to know about the key investigations
"People know I take classified documents and classified material seriously. We're cooperating fully completely with the Justice Department's review," Mr Biden told reporters. "I think Congress has to investigate this," newly-installed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters at his first news conference.
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