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  • Merrick (Vampire Chronicles) – Hardcover By Rice, Anne – GOOD



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    Looking for a mesmerizing read that will transport you to a world of dark romance and intrigue? Look no further than “Merrick” by Anne Rice. This hardcover edition of the beloved Vampire Chronicles novel is a must-have for any fan of the series.

    Follow the enigmatic and seductive Merrick as she navigates the dangerous world of vampires and witches in New Orleans. With Rice’s signature lush prose and vivid imagery, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

    Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Vampire Chronicles or new to the series, “Merrick” is sure to captivate and enthrall you. Pick up your copy today and immerse yourself in the dark and enchanting world of Anne Rice’s vampires.
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  • House Democrats press Merrick Garland on releasing rest of Jack Smith’s report


    Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee urged Attorney General Merrick Garland to release the rest of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents even if it means dismissing charges against his co-defendants.

    Democrats on the panel, led by ranking member Jamie Raskin, of Maryland, said in a letter to Garland that Americans have a “right to know” how the second part of Smith’s report details the charges against Trump: that he willfully retained national defense information after he left office and then conspired with two aides at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to obstruct officials from retrieving the records.

    “As Attorney General, it is incumbent upon you to take all necessary steps to ensure the report is released before the end of your tenure, including, if necessary, by simply dismissing the remaining criminal charges against Mr. Trump’s co-conspirators, Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira,” they wrote in the letter released Thursday.

    Garland has said he wouldn’t make the second volume of Smith’s report, focused on the classified documents case, public while the charges against Nauta and De Oliveira are still being prosecuted.

    Democratic lawmakers said in their letter that any concerns that dismissing the case could enable further corruption “are outweighed by the many indications that Mr. Trump will simply end the prosecutions against his co-conspirators upon taking office anyway and then instruct his DOJ to permanently bury this report.”

    The Justice Department declined to comment Thursday on the letter.

    The classified documents case against Trump was dropped after he won the election, with Smith citing a long-standing Justice Department policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. Trump had pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing.

    Smith resigned Friday after having led a pair of federal probes into Trump’s handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, which resulted in indictments but no trials.

    The first volume of his final report was released this week. It said that Trump “inspired his supporters to commit acts of physical violence” when the U.S. Capitol was attacked on Jan. 6, 2021, and that he knowingly promoted false claims about election fraud after he lost the 2020 presidential race.

    Over the past year, Garland has released several high-profile reports drafted by special counsels he appointed, including Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents and David Weiss’ report on Hunter Biden’s tax and gun charges.

    On the campaign trail, Trump vowed to prosecute his political opponents during a second term. Senate Democrats on Wednesday grilled Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, about whether she would pursue those efforts at his behest at a confirmation hearing. Bondi said she wouldn’t politicize the office of attorney general or “target people simply because of their political affiliation.”



    House Democrats are putting the pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland to release the rest of the report by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The report, which was initially released in a heavily redacted form, has left many unanswered questions about potential wrongdoing by high-level government officials.

    Democrats have raised concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the handling of the report, and are calling on Garland to release the full, unredacted version to the public. They argue that the American people deserve to know the full extent of any potential misconduct by government officials, and that withholding this information only serves to erode trust in our institutions.

    Garland has yet to respond to these calls for transparency, but Democrats are not backing down. They are determined to hold those in power accountable and ensure that the truth comes to light. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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  • Merrick Garland rebukes ‘unfounded attacks’ on Justice Department officials in farewell speech


    In a farewell speech to Justice Department staffers, outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appeared to rebuke attacks from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies who have “wrongly criticized” the department as politically motivated.

    “The story that has been told by some outside of this building about what has happened inside of it is wrong. You have worked to pursue justice, not politics. That is the truth and nothing can change it,” Garland said.

    The outgoing attorney general also emphasized the importance of the independence of his agency, amid fear from some Senate Democrats this week that Trump’s pick to lead the department, Pam Bondi, will take marching orders from the next president.

    Trump has repeatedly attacked the justice system as politicized and corrupt, taking aim especially at the prosecutors, Department of Justice officials and the judges presiding over criminal cases against him.

    The norms of the Justice Department, Garland said Thursday, “include our commitment to guaranteeing the independence of the Justice Department from both the White House and the Congress concerning law enforcement investigations and prosecutions.”

    He added, “We make that commitment not because independence is necessarily constitutionally required, but because it is the only way to ensure that our law enforcement decisions are free from partisan influence.”

    As is typical for him, Garland grew emotional at times during the standing-room-only speech, and several people in the audience did as well.

    Garland’s remarks came a day after senators questioned Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the next attorney general, on whether she could maintain a Justice Department independent from the White House. Noting that Trump had fired both of the attorneys general he appointed during his first administration, Democrats pressed Bondi by asking if her client would be the American people — or Trump.

    Republican and Democratic senators also sparred over what they labeled as the “weaponization” of the Justice Department, with Democrats asking whether Trump and Bondi would prosecute the president-elect’s political enemies and Republicans slamming President Joe Biden and Garland as already having weaponized the department.

    In response to questions from Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Bondi said: “No one will be prosecuted, investigated because they are a political opponent. That’s what we’ve seen for the last four years in this administration.”

    Garland in his speech appeared to nod at these types of criticisms, which Trump and his allies have repeated over the years. President Joe Biden, in his statement pardoning his son, also alleged that the federal prosecution against Hunter Biden was “infected” by “raw politics.”

    “I know that, over the years, some have wrongly criticized you, saying that you have allowed politics to influence your decision-making,” Garland told DOJ staffers. “That criticism often came from people with political views opposite from one another, each making the exact opposite points about the same set of facts.”

    Garland also nodded to the threats that public servants have faced in recent years. Law enforcement officers, for example, saw a spike in threats following the FBI search of Trump’s Florida home.

    “I know that you have faced unfounded attacks simply for doing your jobs, at the very same time you have risked your lives to protect our country from a range of foreign and domestic threats,” Garland said.

    He also encouraged future attorneys general to respect the roles of career officers in the department.

    Justice Department norms, Garland said, call for political appointees to “ensure respect for the integrity of our career agents, lawyers and staff, who are the institutional backbone and historical memory of this Department.”

    Those norms also include “a promise to ensure protections for journalists in law enforcement investigations, because a free press is essential to our democracy.”

    “It is the obligation of the Attorney General to make clear that the only way for the Justice Department to do the right thing is to do it the right way. That unjust means cannot achieve just ends,” Garland said.

    Ahead of Garland’s speech, he was lauded by outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray, a Trump appointee who said he would resign before Trump’s inauguration. Trump has said he intends to nominate Kash Patel, a loyalist with a history of espousing conspiracy theories, to be the next FBI director.

    “It’s not a doubt in my mind the American people are safer and better because of your time in public service,” Wray told Garland.

    “Last September, you addressed the entire Justice Department and told us something that you said we don’t hear enough — you thanked all of us for all we do to uphold one rule of law for all Americans and today, I’m honored to say the same thing to you,” he added.

    Others who spoke in thanks ahead of Garland’s speech included Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar and former Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta.

    And in a video collage, multiple other officials — including Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Anne Milgram, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Director Steven M. Dettelbach, National Fraternal Order of Police Executive Director Jim Pasco, Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Colette S. Peters and multiple assistant attorneys general — gave thanks to Garland.



    In his farewell speech as Attorney General, Merrick Garland addressed the recent “unfounded attacks” on Justice Department officials. He spoke out against the politicization of the department and reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the rule of law. Garland emphasized the importance of independence and integrity within the DOJ, urging the public to trust in the institution and its dedicated staff. As he bids farewell, Garland leaves a message of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.

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