House Democrats plan to attempt a counteroffensive for a Monday congressional hearing in Manhattan during which Republicans are expected to criticize and question the credibility of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, is planning the field hearing for Monday at Manhattan's Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. A statement from Judiciary Committee Republicans said the hearing"will examine how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime and a dangerous community for New York City residents.
House Democrats will also seek formal permission to allow other Democratic members from New York City who aren't on the committee to be present in the hearing. Freshman Rep. Dan Goldman, whose district includes Manhattan, told CBS News he will seek a waiver to allow him to participate. Some, but not all, House Judiciary Committee Democrats are planning to attend the field hearing, according to multiple staffers who spoke with CBS News.
Democratic staffers told CBS News they expect Democratic members to hold a news conference ahead of the hearing in which they will likely accuse Republicans on the committee of attempting to intimidate Bragg for hisGoldman said the hearing is a"political stunt designed to continue the improper use of congressional authority to defend Donald Trump in his criminal case."
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