NPR: Merrick Garland Heads For Confirmation Hearing, 5 Years After He Was Denied A Vote
The former Supreme Court nominee will face the Senate this week as President Biden’s pick to lead the Justice Department. If confirmed, he’ll inherit a department reeling from political scandals.
Garland is expected to be confirmed, but he will face tough questions about independence from the White House and whether he would investigate people such as Hunter Biden.
