Special counsel overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden plans to seek a grand jury indictment of the president's son before the end of September, according to a court filing.
Two of Trump's co-defendants in Georgia have been given a trial date, federal prosecutors plan to seek another indictment of Hunter Biden, Russia is seeking help from North Korea in Ukraine, the Biden administration cancels oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic Refuge, and college students are urged to secure passwords and monitor their credit after a data breach.
Special Counsel David Weiss assures a Delaware federal court that an indictment against Hunter Biden will be forthcoming by the end of the month, following the collapse of a plea agreement and concerns over a pretrial diversion agreement.
House Democrats have differing views on how to best address GOP allegations regarding Hunter Biden, with some wanting a more forceful response and others believing it is a distraction from former President Donald Trump's criminal charges; however, Democrats are confident they can defend President Joe Biden against a potential impeachment inquiry.
The White House is preparing for a potential impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden as prosecutors seek a criminal indictment against his son, Hunter Biden, on a gun possession charge, further fueling Republican efforts to investigate the president and potentially leading to political trench warfare.
Despite facing mounting legal troubles, Hunter Biden appeared relaxed as he took a stroll in Malibu, just a day after Special Counsel David Weiss announced plans to seek an indictment against him for purchasing a gun while using drugs.
Former President Trump, despite facing multiple indictments, remains the front-runner for the Republican nomination for the 2024 election, as the indictments have actually solidified his support among the Republican base who see him as a victim of a political witch-hunt, while allegations against President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, regarding influence-peddling abroad are also gaining attention and could potentially impact the upcoming elections.
Republicans are continuing their investigations into Hunter Biden, with two IRS employees testifying privately about the federal probe into President Biden's son, raising concerns of interference from the Biden White House or Justice Department.
House Republicans accuse Hunter Biden's legal team of intimidating and harassing IRS whistleblowers involved in the Hunter Biden tax probe.
Some Democrats, like Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, are distancing themselves from Hunter Biden while still supporting President Joe Biden, as they believe the evidence points to Hunter's guilt but not Joe's involvement in any wrongdoing.
Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against a former Trump White House aide, Garrett Ziegler, accusing him of illegally accessing and disseminating his data online.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has not yet subpoenaed Hunter Biden due to the legal complexities, but indicated that he is open to Hunter Biden voluntarily testifying before the committee to clear his name.
An FBI agent involved in the Hunter Biden probe testified that the prosecutor leading it faced hurdles and lack of cooperation from other U.S. attorneys, but still had the authority to bring tax charges against Hunter Biden; the testimony comes amid investigations into the Biden family and Republicans' push for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been charged with lying about his drug use in connection with the purchase of a handgun in 2018, potentially putting him on trial next year as his father runs for re-election.
Hunter Biden has been indicted on federal firearms charges, accused of lying about his drug use when purchasing a firearm, potentially leading to a high-stakes trial as the 2024 election approaches.
About half of Americans lack confidence in the fair and nonpartisan handling of the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden, while concerns about potential wrongdoing by President Joe Biden regarding his son's business dealings are split along political lines, with most Republicans expressing concern and most Democrats dismissing the allegations, according to a recent poll.
There is "no indication" that Hunter Biden tax charges will be dropped after his indictment, according to a former U.S. attorney.
House Democrats have acknowledged that Hunter Biden's former business partner, Eric Schwerin, handled President Biden's finances during his vice presidency, according to a statement from a spokesperson for the Democrat minority of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Hunter Biden's lawyer alleges that House Republicans' political pressure influenced the indictment of the president's son on charges related to gun possession.
Hunter Biden's indictment on federal gun charges adds to the polarizing political divide in America, with one side believing it's a result of a deep state conspiracy orchestrated by Joe Biden's Department of Justice, while the other side sees it as unfair pursuit and a distraction from their own legal issues.
Gun advocacy groups are supporting the firearms charges against Hunter Biden because they believe that all individuals, including the son of President Joe Biden, should be treated equally under the law.
The FBI has established a dedicated unit to investigate threats against agents and prosecutors involved in the Hunter Biden case, as right-wing individuals accuse them of being too lenient, despite the recent indictment of Hunter Biden on federal felony charges for lying on a gun form; however, critics argue that Hunter Biden's alleged crimes would never have been prosecuted if he weren't the president's son.
Summary: The article discusses the impact of Hunter Biden's legal troubles on the Biden campaign, the need for investigations into Hunter Biden's influence-peddling, the challenges facing the impeachment process, the dysfunction of Congress, the departure of Senator Mitt Romney, and the breakdown of collegiality in the Senate.
Hunter Biden's indictment on federal gun charges could potentially overlap with his father's re-election campaign, with the best case scenario being a quick resolution and the worst case scenario being a guilty verdict shortly before voters make their decision.
Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's legal troubles and potential trials stemming from his conduct during his drug addiction are raising concerns about how they could divide the president's attention during a crucial election year, as well as adding to the emotional toll on the Biden family.
Hunter Biden has been indicted and House Republicans have initiated an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, exposing the media's bias and their inability to protect the president from scandal.
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki commented on Hunter Biden's indictment, expressing concern for President Biden's son's struggles with addiction and noting the unpredictable politics surrounding the situation.
House Republicans plan to subpoena President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, as part of their investigation into his business dealings, although the timing of the subpoena has yet to be determined.
Hunter Biden's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the IRS, accusing agents of targeting and embarrassing him by disclosing his confidential tax information, and seeking damages for unauthorized disclosures.
Hunter Biden earned significant money from a Romanian real estate mogul while his father, then-Vice President Joe Biden, pushed for anti-corruption reforms in Romania, and Hunter Biden failed to disclose his work as a lobbyist under the Foreign Agents Registration Act in Romania despite meeting with U.S. officials on behalf of his Romanian client.
Hunter Biden plans to plead not guilty to federal gun charges and is requesting for his initial court appearance to be held remotely, according to a court filing.
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter will plead not guilty to charges of illegally buying a gun while using drugs.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appears before the House Judiciary Committee, defending himself against Republican accusations that the Justice Department is protecting President Biden and his son Hunter Biden, while also facing questions about the investigation into Hunter Biden and the indictments against former President Trump.
Republicans are disappointed with the three-felony gun charges filed against Hunter Biden, but legal experts view the indictment as unusually harsh and rare, with potential legal challenges due to the recent expansion of second amendment rights.
Potential tax charges against Hunter Biden faced obstacles when federal prosecutors in California and Washington, D.C. declined to assist U.S. Attorney David Weiss in charging him, leading to frustration and concerns about the investigation's future, according to testimony from an IRS law enforcement official obtained by POLITICO.
IRS officials Michael Batdorf and Darrell Waldon testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, contradicting Attorney General Merrick Garland's claim that Special Counsel David Weiss had "full authority" over whether to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes, revealing that the Justice Department's Tax Division would also need to authorize charges.
