Attorney General Garland Holds News Conference on National Security Issue

Top Justice Department Officials Join Garland in Briefing

PBS to Broadcast Live Stream of Event

Attorney General Merrick Garland will hold a news conference today at the Justice Department to discuss a national security issue. Top Justice Department officials will join Garland in the briefing, which is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET.

PBS will broadcast a live stream of the event on its website and YouTube channel. The event will also be available on the Justice Department's website.

The Justice Department has not released any details about the specific topic of the news conference. However, Garland is expected to discuss a range of issues, including the ongoing investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot, the department's efforts to combat domestic extremism, and its work to protect the country from foreign threats.

Garland's news conference comes as the Justice Department faces increasing pressure to take action against those responsible for the January 6th riot. Earlier this month, a group of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Garland urging him to appoint a special counsel to investigate the attack.

The Justice Department has also been criticized for its handling of domestic extremism cases. In recent months, there have been a number of high-profile incidents involving white supremacists and other extremist groups. The Justice Department has been accused of not doing enough to prevent these incidents and of failing to adequately prosecute those responsible.

Garland's news conference is likely to provide more information about the Justice Department's efforts to address these issues. The briefing will also be an opportunity for Garland to update the public on the department's overall work to protect the country from national security threats.