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Deirdre Walsh

Republicans want answers from FBI Director Wray in their push for Biden probes

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray is expected to face a wide range of questions from GOP lawmakers on the House Judiciary panel who argue his agency has been weaponized against political opponents. Wray was nominated by former President Trump. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

FBI Director Christopher Wray will be on the hot seat before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning, as Chairman Jim Jordan focuses on the agency's handling of investigations surrounding President Biden's son Hunter and current federal charges against former President Donald Trump.

The hearing is billed as an oversight session of the agency, but Jordan and other GOP members of the panel are expected to reiterate their belief that the FBI has been "weaponized" by political appointees to focus on Trump and other conservatives, while the president's son and other Democrats are not pursued as aggressively.

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