President Biden’s nominee for attorney general, Judge Merrick Garland, said he sees "no reason" why Special Counsel John Durham should not be left in place to continue his investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe -- but he wouldn't explicitly make a committal. MERRICK GARLAND CONFIRMATION HEARING KICKS OFF WITH QUESTIONS ON DURHAM, HUNTER BIDEN"Will you commit to providing Special Counsel Durham with staff, resources and funds needed to thoroughly complete his investigation?" I would, though, have to talk with Durham and understand the nature of what he’s been doing and the nature of his report," Garland said. Barr, last October, tapped Durham as special counsel to ensure he could continue his investigation during the Biden administration. "I am always very concerned, and have always been concerned that we be very careful about FISA," Garland said, calling it a "very useful and important" tool for investigations.

Source: Fox News February 22, 2021 16:01 UTC