Lesley Wolf, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, defended her work in a closed-door deposition with congressional investigators on Thursday, despite facing threats and harassment. She said that she was legally obligated not to address specific allegations made by IRS whistleblowers due to Justice Department policies. Wolf also accused Republicans of coddling the president’s son Hunter Biden, and said that the truth has become collateral damage in today's political climate.
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Special Counsel John Weiss appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday to testify about the scope of his authority in the investigation into Hunter Biden's business dealings. He stated that he had full authority to pursue criminal charges, but declined to provide any information that could impede the ongoing investigation. His testimony marks the first time a special counsel has answered questions from congressional investigators before concluding a probe.
Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani and Robert Costello, accusing them of illegally accessing, hacking, and manipulating stolen personal data. The lawsuit claims that the pair have caused "total annihilation" of Hunter Biden's digital privacy and used the stolen data to spread false and damaging information. Hunter Biden is seeking unspecified damages and an injunction to prevent further access and use of the stolen data.
Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against two IRS agents, alleging that they have unlawfully shared his private tax information in violation of the law. The complaint claims that the agents have targeted and sought to embarrass him through public statements to the media, and seeks a court order to prevent further disclosure and damages for the alleged violations. The IRS has yet to comment on the lawsuit, and its implications for taxpayer privacy remain to be seen.
Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of willful failure to pay federal income taxes on over $1.5 million in income earned in 2017 and 2018. He will also enter a pretrial diversion agreement on a gun charge, and his attorney has stated that the five-year investigation into Hunter is resolved. The plea agreement is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, though it is unclear if Hunter Biden will face any jail time or other penalties.
The White House has condemned Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) for his "incredibly ugly and inappropriate" remarks on a right-wing podcast, which suggested that U.S. Attorney David Weiss had not indicted either of the Biden sons or Joe Biden himself. Weiss is currently leading the investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes, and the White House has made it clear that they do not condone Comer’s comments. It remains to be seen if any charges will be brought against Hunter Biden or any other members of the Biden family.
US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on Monday to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia's war against Ukraine. He held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and praised him, while also affirming the US' support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Biden is scheduled to visit Warsaw on Tuesday to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda and discuss the importance of the US-Poland alliance.
In his State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden highlighted the economic progress made during his presidency and called for bipartisan cooperation to raise the debt ceiling and invest in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The address was met with a standing ovation from Democrats in the House, and Biden's approval numbers have continued to rise since the speech. However, it remains to be seen if the President will be able to overcome the partisan rancor to accomplish his goals with the new Congress.