Senator at Bondi hearing says AG came to drop Republican talking points

DOJ & Political Interference - The firewall between the political side and the Department of Justice (DOJ) appears to have completely eroded [3] - The Attorney General is accused of lying to Congress and refusing to provide cover for Cash Patel's alleged lies [4] - The Attorney General allegedly came to the hearing to drop an "oppo dump" on Democratic senators and made up false information [6][7] - Questions remain regarding Holman's handling of $50,000 given to him by the FBI [8] - Questions remain regarding a sealed transcript of Patel's grand jury testimony after he pled the fifth and received immunity [8] - Questions remain regarding whether the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) investigated Amil Boie for prosecutorial misconduct [8] Government Shutdown & Political Stance - Republicans are criticized for not returning to the House to address the Epstein vote during the government shutdown [11] - Multiple Republicans are reportedly agreeing with Democrats on extending affordable care credits [12]