The root of the controversy is the removal of his press badge which he alleges is in violation of the First and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
In his statement from the Justice Department’s Washington headquarters, Attorney General Garland revealed that the decision came after the investigation had "reached the stage" where the powers of a special counsel were necessary to continue.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul has formally requested that Washington, D.C.'s top prosecutor look into potential perjury charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci, alleging he lied under oath about the origins of COVID-19.
X owner Elon Musk said over the weekend that his company would stand up for people who are punished by their employers for things they post on his social media platform.
"It is just as unconstitutional – and thus illegal – for the US Government to violate the First Amendment by proxy – through so-called private companies – as if the government directly attacked our free speech."