Negotiations fell apart between the Department of Justice and House Judiciary Democrats Tuesday night. Wednesday afternoon, the committee voted to hold the attorney general of the United States in contempt of Congress. Now, Democrats, who are fielding issues across multiple committees must figure out how to handle the stonewalling from the Trump administration.
House Democrats Mull Their Options After Barr Contempt Vote
House Judiciary Democrats are holding Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress. But it could be just a symbolic vote.
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Posted: 5:54 p.m. EDT May 8, 2019
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