House Republicans Seek to Formalize Biden Impeachment Probe, But Lack Votes
• House Republicans pushing to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry to compel testimony and strengthen legal standing
• Vote would legitimize inquiry, but Republicans currently lack the votes to pass it
• Hunter Biden unwilling to appear for closed-door deposition, wants public testimony instead
• Formal inquiry could give GOP subpoenas more legal weight in potential court battles
• Pressure on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to get reluctant Republicans on board to build momentum