McCarthy Announces House GOP Will Move Forward With Impeachment Probe Into Biden Despite White House Objections

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Republicans will open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden over unproven allegations of corruption.
Trump has privately encouraged House Republicans to pursue Biden's impeachment, including speaking with Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Trump recently dined with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who wants a "long and excruciatingly painful" impeachment probe.
Republicans have aggressively investigated Biden this year over allegations he misused his VP office to aid his son Hunter's business.
The White House calls McCarthy's impeachment move "extreme politics at its worst" with no evidence to back claims.

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