Garland: "Those are the kinds of questions judges would rule out of order.

Rep. McClintock tells Garland Jack Smith had a prosecution overturned by Supreme Court, was involved in IRS scandal, "and you appointed him to prosecute Joe Biden's top opponent?" Garland: "Those are the kinds of questions judges would rule out of order. Tom McClintock was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing California's 4th congressional district. Here is some information about Rep. Tom McClintock:

Early Life and Education: Tom McClintock was born on July 10, 1956, in White Plains, New York. He graduated from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) with a bachelor's degree in Political Science.

Political Career: Tom McClintock is a member of the Republican Party and has had a long career in California politics. He served in the California State Assembly from 1982 to 1992 and then in the California State Senate from 2000 to 2008.

U.S. House of Representatives: McClintock was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 to represent California's 4th congressional district, which includes parts of Northern California and the Sierra Nevada region. He has been re-elected multiple times.

Political Positions: McClintock is known for his conservative political views. He has advocated for limited government, fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and a more conservative approach to various policy issues.

Committee Assignments: As of my last update, Rep. McClintock served on various congressional committees, including the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on the Budget.

Legislative Record: In Congress, McClintock has been active in advocating for policies aligned with his conservative principles, including support for reducing government spending, opposing environmental regulations, and advocating for free-market principles.
Merrick Garland is an American jurist and lawyer who has held several significant positions in the U.S. legal system.

Early Life and Education: Merrick Brian Garland was born on November 13, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Harvard University, where he earned his undergraduate degree, and then Harvard Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Legal Career: Garland has had a distinguished legal career. He served as a law clerk for Judge Henry Friendly of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and later for Justice William J. Brennan Jr. of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Government Service: Garland worked as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice before entering private practice. He returned to the Department of Justice in 1993, where he served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division. He played a key role in the investigation and prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing case.

Judicial Career: Merrick Garland was nominated by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1997. He served on the D.C. Circuit, often considered the second most powerful court in the United States, until 2021.

Supreme Court Nomination: In 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. However, his nomination was not considered by the Senate, as Senate Republicans argued that the vacancy should be filled by the next president after the 2016 presidential election.

Attorney General: In 2021, Merrick Garland was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the United States Attorney General. He was confirmed by the Senate and assumed office in March 2021.

As Attorney General, Merrick Garland is responsible for overseeing the U.S. Department of Justice and its various components, including federal law enforcement agencies. His tenure as Attorney General involves addressing a wide range of legal and policy matters, including civil rights, criminal justice reform, immigration, and national security.