Tag #House Investigation

How do the actions of the Biden administration officials relate to broader concerns about executive privilege and congressional oversight?

The officials' invocation of the Fifth Amendment highlights concerns about potential legal jeopardy related to the use of the autopen and President Biden's fitness for office. The released deposition videos, an unprecedented move by the committee, aim to increase transparency, though the released statements from the officials' lawyers indicate that the actions are in response to an ongoing federal criminal investigation. This situation underscores broader concerns about executive privilege, the limits of congressional oversight, and the potential for political polarization to influence investigations.