The DOJ says that Attorney General Garland will temporarily hand off his duties while he undergoes back surgery

Attorney General Merrick Garland has resumed his official duties after undergoing a “minimally invasive back procedure” Saturday. Garland underwent the procedure at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, on Saturday. The procedure was described as a ‘minimal” back procedure.

Merrick Garland to transfer power during upcoming back surgery after Biden Defense Dept controversy. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized without giving notice without notice. Defense Dept. has been embroiled in controversy over health care of Lloyd Austin. Garland will transfer power before undergoing back surgery weeks after Lloyd Austin's hospitalization.

Attorney General Merrick Garland scheduled to undergo back surgery on Saturday. Garland will delegate his duties for a time during the procedure, a Justice Department spokesperson said. Garland to briefly hand off attorney general duties while he undergoes back surgery. Garland is scheduled to have back surgery at the end of the month.