Main Topic: House Republican committee chairmen investigating the circumstances of the plea agreement with Hunter Biden.
Key Points:
1. Investigation into the provision in the plea agreement that would have allowed the judge to determine if Biden violated the terms over a 24-month period.
2. Concerns raised about the clause granting Biden immunity from all other crimes in exchange for completing the pretrial diversion program.
3. Allegations of preferential treatment and requests for information about similar provisions in other pretrial diversion agreements.
Main Topic: Appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the ongoing probe of Hunter Biden
Key Points:
1. U.S. Attorney David Weiss appointed as special counsel in the investigation of Hunter Biden and any related matters.
2. Weiss was already overseeing the Hunter Biden probe and requested to be appointed special counsel.
3. Plea negotiations with Hunter Biden's team on tax charges have fallen apart, and the case is now expected to go to trial.
Main Topic: Appointment of David Weiss as special counsel for the Hunter Biden probe
Key Points:
1. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss as special counsel for the Hunter Biden probe.
2. Weiss, who was already overseeing the probe, requested the special counsel title.
3. The appointment confirms Weiss's authority to conduct a thorough investigation independently.
Main Topic: Republicans criticize the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the investigation into Hunter Biden.
Key Points:
1. Republicans accuse Weiss of signing a "sweetheart deal" with Hunter Biden and question his trustworthiness as special counsel.
2. Republicans suggest that Weiss was appointed to inhibit congressional investigations into the Bidens and to avoid testifying before Congress.
3. Republicans vow to continue their own investigations into the Biden family's alleged corruption and insist that Weiss must still testify before Congress.
Main Topic: Mike Pence welcomes newly appointed Hunter Biden special counsel and criticizes Justice Department under Trump administration.
Key Points:
1. Mike Pence welcomes the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe.
2. Pence criticizes the Justice Department under the Trump administration for pushing a "political agenda."
3. Pence expresses confidence in Congress, particularly House Republicans, to continue investigating the Hunter Biden probe.
Main Topic: Hunter Biden's tax charges dismissed, but expected to face new charges in the future
Key Points:
1. Federal judge in Delaware dismissed misdemeanor tax charges against Hunter Biden.
2. Failed plea agreement led to the dismissal, citing venue problems.
3. Prosecutors are expected to bring new charges against Biden, possibly in California or Washington, D.C.
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.
Special counsel David Weiss plans to indict Hunter Biden by the end of the month on a felony gun charge, following the collapse of a plea deal and ongoing disputes over a pretrial diversion agreement.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer criticized special counsel David Weiss for seeking to indict Hunter Biden on a gun charge, stating that it is the least of the crimes Biden has committed.
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.
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.
There is "no indication" that Hunter Biden tax charges will be dropped after his indictment, according to a former U.S. attorney.
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.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicts that Hunter Biden will be subpoenaed at the appropriate time as part of the impeachment probe into President Biden's family dealings, but emphasizes the need to follow facts and timing rather than media pressure.
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.
Hunter Biden should be required to attend his first court appearance on gun charges in person to ensure public confidence and consistent treatment with other defendants, according to special counsel David Weiss.
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.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan announced that David Weiss, the special counsel appointed in the Hunter Biden case, will appear before a congressional committee on October 18th.
The House Judiciary Committee is preparing to hear testimony from special counsel David Weiss and interview other Justice Department officials related to their investigation into Hunter Biden, with the goal of shedding light on claims that the Delaware US Attorney's office could have brought charges against the first son.
The Department of Justice violated its own policy when Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss responded to congressional inquiries about the Hunter Biden investigation, contradicting their claim that only the Office of Legislative Affairs can respond to requests from the legislative branch.
