 The suit would be the latest effort to secure the tapes after the Justice Department informed Congress it would not be bringing criminal charges against Garland despite a House vote to hold him in contempt. Lawmakers already have a transcript of Biden's conversation with her, but Republicans argue hearing the tapes will provide more context about the special counsel's commentary on the president's memory. Bernie Bennett in Washington. A USAID official says thousands of tons of food, medicines, and other aid piled up on a Gaza beach isn't reaching those in need because of a dire security situation on the ground.