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House Republicans Send Criminal Referrals For Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Hunter Biden lashed out at Republican investigators who have been diggin

House Republicans have sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department, accusing Hunter Biden and the president's brother, James Biden, of lying to Congress. The defense in a related case mentioned the possibility of calling James Biden as a witness, adding a layer of intrigue to the situation. The decision on how to proceed now rests with Attorney General Merrick Garland, who is under pressure from Republicans to treat Hunter Biden like any other individual who has broken the law.

Attorney General Garland recently testified that he aims to uphold a single standard of justice for all, and this case presents an opportunity for him to demonstrate that commitment to the American people. Hunter Biden's attorney has dismissed the criminal referrals as a Republican attempt to divert attention from their unsuccessful impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

Defense in related case considers calling James Biden as a witness.
House Republicans send criminal referrals to Justice Department for Hunter and James Biden.
Attorney General Garland under pressure to treat Hunter Biden like any other lawbreaker.

Meanwhile, Democrats are ridiculing the GOP for persisting with the impeachment investigation, questioning its relevance and effectiveness. Despite threats from Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to push for a vote on President Biden's impeachment using a privilege motion, the lack of sufficient votes in the House makes the success of such a move unlikely. Democrats have indicated their readiness to block any attempts to impeach the president.

The situation surrounding Hunter Biden and the ongoing political maneuvers in Congress suggest that significant developments may be on the horizon. With various parties taking contrasting stances on the issue, the coming days could bring clarity on the potential legal actions against Hunter Biden and the fate of any impeachment efforts against President Biden.

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