H. RES. 1357 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that declares Merrick Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, in contempt of the House. This is due to his failure to provide specific materials requested by a subpoena as part of an investigation into...
Simple Explanation
Merrick Garland, who is the boss of the people who make sure everyone follows the rules in the USA, might have to pay $10,000 every day because he didn't give some important recordings that the House of Representatives asked for. They're trying to get him to follow the rules by giving him the fine, but it's not clear how he can pay it or what happens if he still doesn't do what they ask.