House Republican demands Garland appoint special counsel to investigate Biden over stalled Israel aid

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., is demanding that Attorney General Merrick Garland appoint a special counsel to investigate President Biden for stalling military aid to Israel.

In a letter to Garland sent Tuesday, Tenney wrote with "grave concern regarding President Biden's recent announcement to freeze the delivery of 1,800 2000-lb bombs and 1,7000 500-lb bombs that were appropriated for by Congress and set to be delivered to Israel."

"This wrong headed and dangerous policy decision comes on the heels of the decision to the delay on the pending sale of Joint Direct Arrack Munitions (JDAMs) and Small Diameter Bombs (DSBs) to Israel. This delayed action by the Administration is arguably a violation of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) and subsequent Supreme Court case law," she said in the letter, which was obtained by Fox News Digital.

The ICA "outlines clear requirements for any deferral of budget authorities by the President and these requirements have been ignored by the Biden administration," Tenney wrote. "As such, I therefore demand that a special counsel be appointed to investigate, and if necessary, prosecute, any illegal actions by President Biden or his staff concerning the inexplicable delay of aid to Israel."

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The letter noted how on April 23, the House "overwhelmingly" passed H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, which was signed into law as part of a larger emergency aid package.

"This bill appropriated funds in support of Israel's ongoing military operations against Hamas. Congressional intent with this legislation is clear: this aid is urgently needed and must be