House Republicans Probe Hunter Biden Ties Amid Doubts Over Impeachment Momentum
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House Republicans held a public hearing with ex-Hunter Biden associates to probe allegations of Biden family corruption and influence peddling. Hunter Biden declined an invitation to testify.
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Republicans allege President Biden may have improperly assisted his son Hunter's foreign business deals while serving as vice president. The White House maintains Biden was never involved.
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Multiple former Hunter Biden business partners have testified that the Biden name was seen as valuable in securing foreign business deals. Hunter denies wrongdoing.
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The House impeachment inquiry into Biden has lost momentum recently, causing doubts over whether Biden could actually be impeached. Some Republicans admit they likely lack the votes.
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Separately, Special Counsel David Weiss has criminally charged Hunter Biden with tax evasion and making false statements in purchasing a firearm. Hunter pleads not guilty.