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Justice Department and alleged weaponization

The House Judiciary oversight subcommittee hears testimony about efforts to end alleged weaponization of the Justice Department.

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 4:27 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2237Rayburn 2237

CHAIRJefferson Van Drew R-NJ-2
Jasmine Crockett D-TX-30
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HOURS
2:38
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
10
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 2:38:19
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses, including 1 from a business or trade group, 1 from an advocacy group or think tank, and 1 federal official.

The other witnesses are a partner at Holtzman Vogel and the executive vice president and head of litigation at the Thomas More Society.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

NO RATINGS YET

What each witness said

We haven’t summarized the witnesses’ statements yet.

Who asked what

We haven’t logged who asked questions at this hearing yet.

Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

10 members · 6 Republicans, 4 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Jonathan FaheyPartner, Holtzman VogelFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Chris SweckerFormer FBI Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative DivisionFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Peter BreenExecutive Vice President & Head of Litigation, Thomas More SocietyFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Brendan BallouFormer Prosecutor, Department of JusticeFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

No news coverage of this hearing yet.

Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)FEB 25, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 4:27 PM
  3. Video posted (done)FEB 25, 2025 · 4:27 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED MAY 7, 2025

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