Watch Live: DOJ officials to discuss "significant national security cases" at press conference

Washington — Attorney General Merrick Garland and top Justice Department officials are holding a press conference Monday to discuss "significant national security cases addressing malign influence schemes and alleged activity by a nation-state actor" in the U.S., the department announced.

Joining Garland at the Justice Department for the announcement at 1:30 p.m. ET are Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, FBI Director Chris Wray and Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew Olsen, along with other Justice Department officials.

This is a developing story and will be updated.