<p>Days after Republicans let go of their bid to advance contempt resolutions against President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, the businessman,&nbsp;agreed to testify behind closed doors before the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees on February 28 in regard to the ongoing impeachment against US President Joe Biden, which was initiated in September last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Hunter Biden's attorney last weekend suggested that his client is ready to work in tandem with the legislators in case certain conditions are met.&nbsp;His agreement to testify has ended a long-standing dispute between Republicans and Hunter Biden.</p>

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<p>Committee chairmen Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan said,&nbsp;"His deposition will come after several interviews with Biden family members and associates. We look forward to Hunter Biden's testimony."</p>

<h2><strong>Contempt of Congress approved but later called off</strong> &nbsp;</h2>

<p>Earlier, the committees had approved contempt of Congress resolutions against Hunter Biden for not complying with congressional subpoenas. The full House was also on the brink of moving about a voting contempt of Congress. However, later things took a turn&nbsp;and the resolution was called off.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ongoing investigation will explore whether there was any inappropriate or unethical conduct on the part of President Biden about foreign business dealings by his family members during his vice presidency. Hunter's testimony will hold significance&nbsp;in the impeachment investigation centered around allegations against his father President Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"With the possible exception of President Biden, [Hunter] Biden is the most important witness possessing information about President Biden's involvement in his son's business dealings," Republicans stated.</p>

<p>It is worth noting that despite months of investigation, no evidence of wrongdoing has been unearthed up until now. Hunter Biden has also refuted any financial involvement by his father Joe Biden&nbsp;in his business dealings.&nbsp;</p>

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Days after Republicans let go of their bid to advance contempt resolutions against President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, the businessman, agreed to testify behind closed doors before the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees on February 28 in regard to the ongoing impeachment against US President Joe Biden, which was initiated in September last year.

Days after Republicans let go of their bid to advance contempt resolutions against President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, the businessman, agreed to testify behind closed doors before the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees on February 28 in regard to the ongoing impeachment against US President Joe Biden, which was initiated in September last year. Notably, Hunter Biden's attorney last weekend suggested that his client is ready to work in tandem with the legislators in case certain conditions are met. His agreement to testify has ended a long-standing dispute between Republicans and Hunter Biden. Also Read | Citigroup continues overhaul with CEO Fraser addressing managing directors Committee chairmen Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan said, "His deposition will come after several interviews with Biden family members and associates. We look forward to Hunter Biden's testimony." Contempt of Congress approved but later called off Earlier, the committees had approved contempt of Congress resolutions against Hunter Biden for not complying with congressional subpoenas. The full House was also on the brink of moving about a voting contempt of Congress. However, later things took a turn and the resolution was called off. Also Read | Walmart raises wages for US store managers starting February The ongoing investigation will explore whether there was any inappropriate or unethical conduct on the part of President Biden about foreign business dealings by his family members during his vice presidency. Hunter's testimony will hold significance in the impeachment investigation centered around allegations against his father President Biden. Watch | Protesters gather in Tel Aviv to mark first birthday of youngest Gaza hostage Kfir Biba × "With the possible exception of President Biden, [Hunter] Biden is the most important witness possessing information about President Biden's involvement in his son's business dealings," Republicans stated. It is worth noting that despite months of investigation, no evidence of wrongdoing has been unearthed up until now. Hunter Biden has also refuted any financial involvement by his father Joe Biden in his business dealings. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday (Jan 12). This comes after the collapse of a plea deal in July 2023, which was criticised as a "sweetheart deal" by Republicans and sparked concerns about whether the deal would have ultimately resulted in equal treatment for Biden as other defendants.&nbsp;The collapse of the plea deal resulted in&nbsp;Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel - US Attorney David Weiss in the "public interest".</p>

<p>The charges include nine felony and misdemeanour tax offences.</p>

<p>Federal prosecutors have claimed that these allowed him to avoid paying $1.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They allege that this funding was used for an extravagant lifestyle. Hunter Biden has already admitted to struggling with alcohol and drug addiction.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This development comes hot on the heels of Hunter Biden's unexpected appearance at a US Capitol Hill hearing, where Republicans sought to hold him in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to testify.</p>

<p>Notably, the charges and subsequent trials hold political implications as the 2024 presidential elections approach.&nbsp;The trial, tentatively scheduled for June 20, could further intensify the ongoing legal drama, coinciding with the active prosecution of former President Donald Trump on multiple charges.</p>

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<p>Hunter Biden's legal troubles also intersect with unsuccessful attempts by congressional Republicans to link his business dealings to his father. Amid these controversies, First Lady Jill Biden expressed her concern on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," describing the GOP's treatment of her son as "cruel".</p>

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<p>“And I’m really proud of how Hunter has rebuilt his life after addiction. You know, I love my son,” she said, adding, “And it’s had — it’s hurt my grandchildren. And that’s what I’m so concerned about, that it’s affecting their lives as well.”</p>

<p>If convicted on the tax charges, Hunter Biden, 53, could face a maximum sentence of 17 years in prison.</p>

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US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday (Jan 12). This comes after the collapse of a plea deal in July 2023, which was criticised as a "sweetheart deal" by Republicans and sparked concerns about whether the deal would have ultimately resulted in equal treatment for Biden as other defendants.

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday (Jan 12). This comes after the collapse of a plea deal in July 2023, which was criticised as a "sweetheart deal" by Republicans and sparked concerns about whether the deal would have ultimately resulted in equal treatment for Biden as other defendants. The collapse of the plea deal resulted in Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel - US Attorney David Weiss in the "public interest". The charges include nine felony and misdemeanour tax offences. Federal prosecutors have claimed that these allowed him to avoid paying $1.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They allege that this funding was used for an extravagant lifestyle. Hunter Biden has already admitted to struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Also Read | US and UK launch massive strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen This development comes hot on the heels of Hunter Biden's unexpected appearance at a US Capitol Hill hearing, where Republicans sought to hold him in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to testify. Notably, the charges and subsequent trials hold political implications as the 2024 presidential elections approach. The trial, tentatively scheduled for June 20, could further intensify the ongoing legal drama, coinciding with the active prosecution of former President Donald Trump on multiple charges. Also Read | Vatican's blessings to same-sex unions 'not appropriate', say African bishops Hunter Biden's legal troubles also intersect with unsuccessful attempts by congressional Republicans to link his business dealings to his father. Amid these controversies, First Lady Jill Biden expressed her concern on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," describing the GOP's treatment of her son as "cruel". Watch | Zuckerberg plans to feed beer to cows to produce 'high-quality' beef, critics hit back × “And I’m really proud of how Hunter has rebuilt his life after addiction. You know, I love my son,” she said, adding, “And it’s had — it’s hurt my grandchildren. And that’s what I’m so concerned about, that it’s affecting their lives as well.” If convicted on the tax charges, Hunter Biden, 53, could face a maximum sentence of 17 years in prison. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has pleaded not guilty to felony and federal tax evasion charges filed after a plea deal, which could have saved him from a criminal trial, collapsed.

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Hunter Biden made a surprise visit to Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday and this stirred a political reaction. The Republicans were pushing for a vote to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for not testifying in their impeachment inquiry.

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<p>United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden abruptly walked out of his contempt hearing at Capitol Hill on Wednesday (Jan 10), as soon as Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stood up to question him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a US House of Representatives hearing, the Republican lawmakers were pushing for a vote to hold Hunter in contempt of Congress for not testifying in their impeachment inquiry targeting his father.&nbsp;</p>

<p>House Republicans have alleged that Joe Biden and his family improperly profited from policy actions in which Biden participated when he was vice president in&nbsp;2009-2017.</p>

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<p>The&nbsp;House Oversight and Judiciary Committees advanced resolutions recommending that Hunter&nbsp;be held in criminal contempt of Congress, sending the matter to full House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Hunter entered the hearing without speaking to the media, and sat quietly in the gallery with his lawyer, causing pandemonium, with members of the House Oversight Committee arguing with each other and scolding him for the surprise. He left before the vote on the resolution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Hunter was exiting, a man yelled out&nbsp;“What kind of crack do you normally smoke, Mr&nbsp;Biden?”</p>

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<p>"We plan to question Hunter Biden about this record of evidence during our deposition, but he blatantly defied two lawful subpoenas," Committee chairperson James Comer said.</p>

<p>"Hunter Biden's willful refusal to comply with the committee subpoenas is a criminal act. It constitutes contempt of Congress and warrants referral to the appropriate United States Attorney's Office for prosecution, as prescribed by the law. We will not provide Hunter Biden with special treatment because of his last name."</p>

<h2><strong>'You're the epitome of white privilege'</strong></h2>

<p>US Representative Nancy Mace (a Republican) slammed Hunter's surprise appearance at the hearing by saying that he was the "epitome of white privilege."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You are the epitome of white privilege -- coming into the Oversight Committee, spitting in our face, ignoring a congressional subpoena to be deposed. What are you afraid of? You have no balls to come up here!" Mace added.</p>

<p>Representative Jared Moskowitz (also a Republican) said,&nbsp;"The witness accepted the chairman's invitation. It just so happens the witness is here. If the committee wants to hear from the witness and the chairman gave the witness that option, then the only folks that are afraid to hear from the witness with the American people watching, are my friends on the other side of the aisle.</p>

<p>"I don't know if there's a proper motion, Mr. Chairman, but I'll make a motion. Let's vote. Let's take a vote. Who wants to hear from Hunter right now, today?"</p>

<p>Hunter's lawyer Abbe Lowell slammed Republican chairs for commandeering an unprecedented resolution to hold someone in contempt who has offered to publicly answer all their proper questions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Last year Chairman Comer made an explicit offer that people like Hunter and others like him have the option to attend the deposition or a public hearing - whichever they chose," Lowell said.</p>

<p>"Hunter chose a hearing where Republicans could not distort, manipulate, or misuse that testimony honour and then ignoring that invitation and proving once again that they cared little about the truth and wanted only to, quote, 'move the needle of political support', which was a quote Chairman Comer confessed was his true purpose," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden abruptly walked out of his contempt hearing at Capitol Hill on Wednesday (Jan 10), as soon as Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stood up to question him.

United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden abruptly walked out of his contempt hearing at Capitol Hill on Wednesday (Jan 10), as soon as Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stood up to question him. At a US House of Representatives hearing, the Republican lawmakers were pushing for a vote to hold Hunter in contempt of Congress for not testifying in their impeachment inquiry targeting his father. House Republicans have alleged that Joe Biden and his family improperly profited from policy actions in which Biden participated when he was vice president in 2009-2017. Hunter left as soon as it was MTG’s turn to speak, took all the cameras with him, and made a statement to the press in the hallway. I know she was HEATED 💀 pic.twitter.com/HpfwT62jau — chris evans (@notcapnamerica) January 10, 2024 × The House Oversight and Judiciary Committees advanced resolutions recommending that Hunter be held in criminal contempt of Congress, sending the matter to full House. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Hunter entered the hearing without speaking to the media, and sat quietly in the gallery with his lawyer, causing pandemonium, with members of the House Oversight Committee arguing with each other and scolding him for the surprise. He left before the vote on the resolution. As Hunter was exiting, a man yelled out “What kind of crack do you normally smoke, Mr Biden?” President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden made an unexpected appearance at a US House committee hearing called by Republican lawmakers pushing for a vote to hold him in contempt of Congress https://t.co/EYJPYQFPrI pic.twitter.com/PnfHEEat8s — Reuters (@Reuters) January 10, 2024 × "We plan to question Hunter Biden about this record of evidence during our deposition, but he blatantly defied two lawful subpoenas," Committee chairperson James Comer said. "Hunter Biden's willful refusal to comply with the committee subpoenas is a criminal act. It constitutes contempt of Congress and warrants referral to the appropriate United States Attorney's Office for prosecution, as prescribed by the law. We will not provide Hunter Biden with special treatment because of his last name." 'You're the epitome of white privilege' US Representative Nancy Mace (a Republican) slammed Hunter's surprise appearance at the hearing by saying that he was the "epitome of white privilege." "You are the epitome of white privilege -- coming into the Oversight Committee, spitting in our face, ignoring a congressional subpoena to be deposed. What are you afraid of? You have no balls to come up here!" Mace added. Representative Jared Moskowitz (also a Republican) said, "The witness accepted the chairman's invitation. It just so happens the witness is here. If the committee wants to hear from the witness and the chairman gave the witness that option, then the only folks that are afraid to hear from the witness with the American people watching, are my friends on the other side of the aisle. "I don't know if there's a proper motion, Mr. Chairman, but I'll make a motion. Let's vote. Let's take a vote. Who wants to hear from Hunter right now, today?" Hunter's lawyer Abbe Lowell slammed Republican chairs for commandeering an unprecedented resolution to hold someone in contempt who has offered to publicly answer all their proper questions. "Last year Chairman Comer made an explicit offer that people like Hunter and others like him have the option to attend the deposition or a public hearing - whichever they chose," Lowell said. "Hunter chose a hearing where Republicans could not distort, manipulate, or misuse that testimony honour and then ignoring that invitation and proving once again that they cared little about the truth and wanted only to, quote, 'move the needle of political support', which was a quote Chairman Comer confessed was his true purpose," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hunter Biden made a surprise visit to a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday, stirring a political frenzy as Republicans were taking the first step toward holding President Joe Biden's son in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena.

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<p>The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday and Friday (Jan 11 and Jan 12) will be holding hearings&nbsp;on alleged genocide in Gaza by Israel.</p>

<p>In other news, US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden&nbsp;made an unexpected appearance on Wednesday (Jan 10) at his contempt hearing, before storming out.&nbsp;</p>

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday and Friday (Jan 11 and Jan 12) will be holding hearings on alleged genocide in Gaza by Israel. In other news, US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden made an unexpected appearance on Wednesday (Jan 10) at his contempt hearing, before storming out.

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Morning news brief: ICJ case against Israel, Hunter Biden attends contempt hearing, and more

<p>Two House committees, Judiciary and Oversight, released reports recommending contempt charges against Hunter Biden for his alleged defiance of a subpoena related to the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, as reported by Fox News.</p>

<p>The reports assert that Hunter Biden "must be held accountable for his unlawful actions," marking a continuation of the Republican-led effort to investigate corruption allegations against the Democratic president and his family.</p>

<p>The release of the reports follows a planned move by the committee chairmen to hold markups and vote on resolutions recommending contempt charges against Hunter Biden. This step was expected after the initiation of contempt proceedings last month.</p>

<p>Republicans initiated contempt proceedings when Hunter Biden refused a closed-door deposition, offering instead to testify publicly. The upcoming markups will determine whether the resolutions will proceed to a full House vote. If passed, the matter could be referred to the Department of Justice for potential criminal charges.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hunter Biden's defiance</strong></h2>

<p>Despite Hunter Biden's public offer to testify, the refusal of a closed-door deposition led to allegations of defiance, prompting the call for contempt charges. Biden's statements outside the U.S. Capitol, defending his business record, intensified the Republican investigation.</p>

<p>The committee chairmen, Rep. James Comer and Rep. Jim Jordan, stated that Hunter Biden's defiance "warrants referral to the appropriate United States Attorney’s Office for prosecution." This signals potential legal ramifications amid the ongoing investigations.</p>

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<p>As Hunter Biden faces legal challenges, including federal criminal cases on tax and gun-related charges, the political backdrop intensifies. With his father seeking a second term, Hunter's legal schedule includes upcoming arraignment on tax-related charges in Los Angeles and federal court proceedings in Delaware.</p>

<p>Hunter Biden's legal battles coincide with the political landscape, with the prospect of contempt charges adding complexity to the investigations surrounding the Biden family.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two House committees, Judiciary and Oversight, released reports recommending contempt charges against Hunter Biden for his alleged defiance of a subpoena related to the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, as reported by Fox News.

Two House committees, Judiciary and Oversight, released reports recommending contempt charges against Hunter Biden for his alleged defiance of a subpoena related to the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, as reported by Fox News. The reports assert that Hunter Biden "must be held accountable for his unlawful actions," marking a continuation of the Republican-led effort to investigate corruption allegations against the Democratic president and his family. The release of the reports follows a planned move by the committee chairmen to hold markups and vote on resolutions recommending contempt charges against Hunter Biden. This step was expected after the initiation of contempt proceedings last month. Republicans initiated contempt proceedings when Hunter Biden refused a closed-door deposition, offering instead to testify publicly. The upcoming markups will determine whether the resolutions will proceed to a full House vote. If passed, the matter could be referred to the Department of Justice for potential criminal charges. Also watch | Will Joe Biden be impeached? | The big allegations against the US President Hunter Biden's defiance Despite Hunter Biden's public offer to testify, the refusal of a closed-door deposition led to allegations of defiance, prompting the call for contempt charges. Biden's statements outside the U.S. Capitol, defending his business record, intensified the Republican investigation. The committee chairmen, Rep. James Comer and Rep. Jim Jordan, stated that Hunter Biden's defiance "warrants referral to the appropriate United States Attorney’s Office for prosecution." This signals potential legal ramifications amid the ongoing investigations. Also read | Republican-led House authorises Biden impeachment inquiry; US prez calls it ‘baseless political stunt’ As Hunter Biden faces legal challenges, including federal criminal cases on tax and gun-related charges, the political backdrop intensifies. With his father seeking a second term, Hunter's legal schedule includes upcoming arraignment on tax-related charges in Los Angeles and federal court proceedings in Delaware. Hunter Biden's legal battles coincide with the political landscape, with the prospect of contempt charges adding complexity to the investigations surrounding the Biden family. (With inputs from agencies)

US: House committees recommend holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

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<p>Former pornstar Stormy Daniels is open to spending time with US President Joe Biden's troubled son Hunter Biden. Daniels, who has had previous run-ins with the first family, said the first son sounds like a 'blast' if she's ever invited to the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has previously claimed that she and former president Donald Trump had a fling in 2006.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If I was invited, I wouldn’t say no — but would anybody? I mean, I want to check out the White House,” Daniels was quoted as saying by Page Six.</p>

<p>“But no, I don’t know anybody in there. I’ve had no communications. Although, oh God, here I go again, I’m going to get myself in trouble, Hunter seems like he’d be fun to party with!”</p>

<p>Daniels wanting to spend time with Hunter comes a couple of weeks after the Department of Justice filed fresh criminal charges against the latter.</p>

<p>As per an indictment filed in US District Court in Central California, Hunter was charged with three felony and six misdemeanour tax offences. If convicted, he would face up to 17 years in prison.</p>

<p>"The Defendant engaged in a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes he owed for tax years 2016 through 2019," the indictment read.</p>

<p>However, Daniels stuck for Hunter saying anyone in his position would have done the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Everybody’s like, ‘Oh my God, he didn’t pay his taxes, he used [his money] on hookers and blow.’ I’m like, ‘Like you wouldn’t do the exact same thing if you thought you could get away with it,'” she said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Stormy Daniels hush-money case</strong></h2>

<p>Trump is accused of having sex with Daniels right after ex-first lady Melania Trump gave birth to their son Barron.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump is alleged to have falsified records to conceal reimbursements to his then-lawyer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment to Daniels to silence her about their alleged sexual encounters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump has pleaded not guilty in the case and maintains that he did not have an affair with Daniels.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shushes-reporter-throws-his-phone-and-kicks-him-out-of-plane-report-588532" target="_blank"><strong>ALSO READ | Trump shushes reporter, throws his phone and kicks him out of plane: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>At the time the alleged affair happened, Daniels was an established adult entertainment actress and a director. She even had several awards to her name.</p>

<p>The criminal trial for Trump is scheduled for March 25, 2024, when he will be in the middle of his presidential campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former pornstar Stormy Daniels is open to spending time with US President Joe Biden's troubled son Hunter Biden. Daniels, who has had previous run-ins with the first family, said the first son sounds like a 'blast' if she's ever invited to the White House.

Former pornstar Stormy Daniels is open to spending time with US President Joe Biden's troubled son Hunter Biden. Daniels, who has had previous run-ins with the first family, said the first son sounds like a 'blast' if she's ever invited to the White House. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has previously claimed that she and former president Donald Trump had a fling in 2006. “If I was invited, I wouldn’t say no — but would anybody? I mean, I want to check out the White House,” Daniels was quoted as saying by Page Six. “But no, I don’t know anybody in there. I’ve had no communications. Although, oh God, here I go again, I’m going to get myself in trouble, Hunter seems like he’d be fun to party with!” Daniels wanting to spend time with Hunter comes a couple of weeks after the Department of Justice filed fresh criminal charges against the latter. As per an indictment filed in US District Court in Central California, Hunter was charged with three felony and six misdemeanour tax offences. If convicted, he would face up to 17 years in prison. "The Defendant engaged in a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes he owed for tax years 2016 through 2019," the indictment read. However, Daniels stuck for Hunter saying anyone in his position would have done the same. “Everybody’s like, ‘Oh my God, he didn’t pay his taxes, he used [his money] on hookers and blow.’ I’m like, ‘Like you wouldn’t do the exact same thing if you thought you could get away with it,'” she said. WATCH | Stormy Daniels says Donald Trump shouldn't go to jail in Hush money case Stormy Daniels hush-money case Trump is accused of having sex with Daniels right after ex-first lady Melania Trump gave birth to their son Barron. Trump is alleged to have falsified records to conceal reimbursements to his then-lawyer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment to Daniels to silence her about their alleged sexual encounters. Trump has pleaded not guilty in the case and maintains that he did not have an affair with Daniels. ALSO READ | Trump shushes reporter, throws his phone and kicks him out of plane: Report At the time the alleged affair happened, Daniels was an established adult entertainment actress and a director. She even had several awards to her name. The criminal trial for Trump is scheduled for March 25, 2024, when he will be in the middle of his presidential campaign. (With inputs from agencies)

After Trump, ex-porn star Stormy Daniels wants to party with Hunter Biden: 'He'll be fun'

US House of Representatives is expected to vote shortly for its impeachment inquiry against the sitting president Joe Biden. The voting is expected to take place behind closed doors.

Biden impeachment inquiry: Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden faces two Federal indictment | World DNA

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on his son's controversial international dealings -- a move Biden himself slammed as a "baseless" stunt.

President Biden slams 'baseless' House GOP impeachment stunt

The Department of Justice filed new criminal charges against US. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, accusing him of failing to pay 1.4-million-dollars in taxes while spending millions of dollars on a lavish lifestyle. Biden was hit with three felony and six misdemeanour tax offences, according to an indictment filed in US district court in central california.

Biden son under legal & political scrutiny, to face up to 17 years in prison if convicted | Details

<p>The Department of Justice filed fresh criminal charges against US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, on Thursday (Dec 7), which condemned him for not paying $1.4 million in taxes and rather spending money on a lavish lifestyle.</p>

<p>As per an indictment filed in US District Court in Central California, Hunter was charged with three felony and six misdemeanour tax offences.</p>

<p>If convicted, he would face up to 17 years in prison. The Justice Department said its probe into Hunter is ongoing.</p>

<p>"The Defendant engaged in a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes he owed for tax years 2016 through 2019," the indictment read.</p>

<p>It added that Biden had "spent millions of&nbsp;dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills."</p>

<p>It added: "Between 2016 and October 15, 2020, the defendant spent this money on drugs, escorts and girlfriends, luxury hotels and rental properties, exotic cars, clothing, and other items of a personal nature, in short, everything but his taxes."</p>

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<p>The charges that were filed on Thursday stated that Hunter had "earned handsomely" whilst he was serving on the boards of a Ukrainian industrial cartel and a Chinese private equity fund.</p>

<p>However, as his income increased, his expenditures also kept increasing, according to the indictment.</p>

<p>Hunter Biden, in 2018 alone "spent more than $1.8 million, including approximately $772,000 in cash withdrawals, approximately $383,000 in payments to women, approximately $151,000 in clothing and accessories" among other expenditures, read the indictment.</p>

<p>"The Defendant did not use any of these funds to pay his taxes in 2018," it further added.</p>

<p>Earlier in October, Hunter pleaded not guilty to the charges in Delaware which stated that he lied about his drug use while buying a handgun, in the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child.&nbsp;</p>

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The Department of Justice filed fresh criminal charges against US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, on Thursday (Dec 7), which condemned him for not paying $1.4 million in taxes and rather spending money on a lavish lifestyle.

The Department of Justice filed fresh criminal charges against US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, on Thursday (Dec 7), which condemned him for not paying $1.4 million in taxes and rather spending money on a lavish lifestyle. As per an indictment filed in US District Court in Central California, Hunter was charged with three felony and six misdemeanour tax offences. If convicted, he would face up to 17 years in prison. The Justice Department said its probe into Hunter is ongoing. "The Defendant engaged in a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes he owed for tax years 2016 through 2019," the indictment read. It added that Biden had "spent millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills." It added: "Between 2016 and October 15, 2020, the defendant spent this money on drugs, escorts and girlfriends, luxury hotels and rental properties, exotic cars, clothing, and other items of a personal nature, in short, everything but his taxes." Also read: Biden underlines 'critical need to protect civilians' in call with Netanyahu The charges that were filed on Thursday stated that Hunter had "earned handsomely" whilst he was serving on the boards of a Ukrainian industrial cartel and a Chinese private equity fund. However, as his income increased, his expenditures also kept increasing, according to the indictment. Hunter Biden, in 2018 alone "spent more than $1.8 million, including approximately $772,000 in cash withdrawals, approximately $383,000 in payments to women, approximately $151,000 in clothing and accessories" among other expenditures, read the indictment. "The Defendant did not use any of these funds to pay his taxes in 2018," it further added. Earlier in October, Hunter pleaded not guilty to the charges in Delaware which stated that he lied about his drug use while buying a handgun, in the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. (With inputs from agencies)

US president's son Hunter Biden faces new criminal charges in federal tax case

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<p>United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter is willing to testify in the House Oversight Committee's inquiry into his actions on Dec 13, CNN reported on Tuesday (Nov 28). In a letter sent to the committee, Hunter's lawyers said he would only testify if done publicly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We have seen you use closed-door sessions to manipulate, even distort the facts and misinform the public. We therefore propose opening the door. If, as you claim, your efforts are important and involve issues that Americans should know about, then let the light shine on these proceedings,” the letter said, CNN reported.</p>

<p>An offer to testify at a public hearing does not guarantee it will happen. Federal courts have upheld the authority of House committees to subpoena private people and entities.</p>

<h2><strong>'Hunter trying to play by his own rules'</strong></h2>

<p>House Oversight Chair James Comer rejected the idea that a public hearing should replace Hunter's scheduled deposition but agreed that he should have the opportunity to testify publicly at some point.</p>

<p>“Hunter Biden is trying to play by his own rules instead of following the rules required of everyone else. That won’t stand with House Republicans. Our lawfully issued subpoena to Hunter Biden requires him to appear for a deposition on December 13,” Comer told CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We expect full cooperation with our subpoena for a deposition but also agree that Hunter Biden should have the opportunity to testify in a public setting at a future date,” he added.</p>

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<p>House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, who also issued the president's son a subpoena, said in a post on X, "We are glad that Hunter Biden has decided to cooperate and we look forward to hearing from him in a deposition on December 13 and subsequently at a public hearing."</p>

<p>Earlier in November, the committee subpoenaed Hunter and his brother James. This was the first time that the panel directly subpoenaed members of the Biden family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The committee also subpoenaed an assistant lawyer working on Hunter’s criminal case after whistleblowers with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) alleged political interference in the case.</p>

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United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter is willing to testify in the House Oversight Committee's inquiry into his actions on Dec 13, CNN reported on Tuesday (Nov 28).

United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter is willing to testify in the House Oversight Committee's inquiry into his actions on Dec 13, CNN reported on Tuesday (Nov 28). In a letter sent to the committee, Hunter's lawyers said he would only testify if done publicly. “We have seen you use closed-door sessions to manipulate, even distort the facts and misinform the public. We therefore propose opening the door. If, as you claim, your efforts are important and involve issues that Americans should know about, then let the light shine on these proceedings,” the letter said, CNN reported. An offer to testify at a public hearing does not guarantee it will happen. Federal courts have upheld the authority of House committees to subpoena private people and entities. 'Hunter trying to play by his own rules' House Oversight Chair James Comer rejected the idea that a public hearing should replace Hunter's scheduled deposition but agreed that he should have the opportunity to testify publicly at some point. “Hunter Biden is trying to play by his own rules instead of following the rules required of everyone else. That won’t stand with House Republicans. Our lawfully issued subpoena to Hunter Biden requires him to appear for a deposition on December 13,” Comer told CNN. “We expect full cooperation with our subpoena for a deposition but also agree that Hunter Biden should have the opportunity to testify in a public setting at a future date,” he added. We are glad that Hunter Biden has decided to cooperate and we look forward to hearing from him in a deposition on December 13 and subsequently at a public hearing. — Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) November 28, 2023 × House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, who also issued the president's son a subpoena, said in a post on X, "We are glad that Hunter Biden has decided to cooperate and we look forward to hearing from him in a deposition on December 13 and subsequently at a public hearing." Earlier in November, the committee subpoenaed Hunter and his brother James. This was the first time that the panel directly subpoenaed members of the Biden family. The committee also subpoenaed an assistant lawyer working on Hunter’s criminal case after whistleblowers with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) alleged political interference in the case. (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden willing to testify in House Oversight Committee's inquiry into his actions: Report

<p>Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, made a request to a Delaware judge to subpoena former US president Donald Trump saying that gun charges against him were the result of a&nbsp;politically motivated investigation. He made a filing in US District Court in Delaware and has sought documents and records from the former president and also from his former attorney general Bill Barr, former acting attorney general Jeffrey Rosen and former acting deputy attorney general Richard Donoghue.</p>

<p>Hunter Biden (53) faces three felony charges originating from his purchase of a .38-caliber revolver in 2018 when he was addicted to drugs. He has admitted to his addiction at the time but has pleaded not guilty to gun charges.</p>

<p>The charges against him accuse him of possessing the revolver illegally and making false statements on a form at the time that he was not using drugs.</p>

<p>While seeking subpoenas, Hunter Biden's lawyer Abbe Lowell said in court filings that Trump had put "incessant, improper, and partisan pressure" on Barr and other top Justice Department officials in order to investigate Hunter.</p>

<p>"Mr. Trump has made a plethora of concerning public statements calling for an investigation or possible prosecution of Mr. Biden, both while in office and since leaving," Lowell said.</p>

<p>Lowell has mentioned tweets by Trump and an excerpt from Barr's recent book. Barr was attorney general when Trump was president.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | US President Joe Biden faces dissent over Israel-Hamas war</strong></p>

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<p>Barr says in the book that in October 2020 Trump asked him about the status of the Hunter Biden investigation.</p>

<p>"Dammit, Mr. President, I am not going to talk to you about Hunter Biden. Period!" Barr says he responded angrily.</p>

<p>Barr resigned from his position in December 2020. After this, Rosen and Donoghue took over the Justice Department's leadership till January 2021 when Trump left the White House.</p>

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<p>Issues related to Hunter Biden often eclipse Joe Biden's image as he is gearing up to contest the US Presidential Election 2024. He will possibly face Trump who is the current frontrunner in the race within the Republican Party to win the nomination.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-rights-group-sues-joe-biden-for-alleged-failure-to-prevent-genocide-in-gaza-658746">US rights group sues Joe Biden for alleged 'failure to prevent genocide' in Gaza</a></strong></p>

<p>The Republican Party has launched an impeachment inquiry in Congress in what they claim is a criminal conspiracy by the Biden family. However, the party hasn't yet provided any evidence that President Biden has done anything wrong.</p>

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Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, made a request to a Delaware judge to subpoena former US president Donald Trump saying that gun charges against him were the result of a politically motivated investigation.

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, made a request to a Delaware judge to subpoena former US president Donald Trump saying that gun charges against him were the result of a politically motivated investigation. He made a filing in US District Court in Delaware and has sought documents and records from the former president and also from his former attorney general Bill Barr, former acting attorney general Jeffrey Rosen and former acting deputy attorney general Richard Donoghue. Hunter Biden (53) faces three felony charges originating from his purchase of a .38-caliber revolver in 2018 when he was addicted to drugs. He has admitted to his addiction at the time but has pleaded not guilty to gun charges. The charges against him accuse him of possessing the revolver illegally and making false statements on a form at the time that he was not using drugs. While seeking subpoenas, Hunter Biden's lawyer Abbe Lowell said in court filings that Trump had put "incessant, improper, and partisan pressure" on Barr and other top Justice Department officials in order to investigate Hunter. "Mr. Trump has made a plethora of concerning public statements calling for an investigation or possible prosecution of Mr. Biden, both while in office and since leaving," Lowell said. Lowell has mentioned tweets by Trump and an excerpt from Barr's recent book. Barr was attorney general when Trump was president. Watch | US President Joe Biden faces dissent over Israel-Hamas war × Barr says in the book that in October 2020 Trump asked him about the status of the Hunter Biden investigation. "Dammit, Mr. President, I am not going to talk to you about Hunter Biden. Period!" Barr says he responded angrily. Barr resigned from his position in December 2020. After this, Rosen and Donoghue took over the Justice Department's leadership till January 2021 when Trump left the White House. Also Read | Donald Trump files for mistrial in $250 million New York fraud case, alleging ‘biased’ judge Issues related to Hunter Biden often eclipse Joe Biden's image as he is gearing up to contest the US Presidential Election 2024. He will possibly face Trump who is the current frontrunner in the race within the Republican Party to win the nomination. Also Read | US rights group sues Joe Biden for alleged 'failure to prevent genocide' in Gaza The Republican Party has launched an impeachment inquiry in Congress in what they claim is a criminal conspiracy by the Biden family. However, the party hasn't yet provided any evidence that President Biden has done anything wrong. (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden asks court to subpoena Trump in gun case

<p>The Republican-controlled U.S. House Oversight Committee said on Wednesday it has subpoenaed President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and brother, James Biden, to appear for depositions, in an escalation of its impeachment inquiry into the Democrat.</p>

<p>House Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry in September, following months of probes. They allege that Biden and his family have personally profited from policy decisions made by Biden when he was vice president during former President Barack Obama's administration.</p>

<p>James Biden could not immediately be reached for comment.</p>

<p>Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden's lawyer, called the subpoena "yet another political stunt."</p>

<p>"Nevertheless, Hunter is eager to have the opportunity, in a public forum and at the right time, to discuss these matters with the Committee," Lowell said in a statement.</p>

<p>Devon Archer, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, told the House Oversight Committee earlier this year that the younger Biden sought to create "an illusion of access to his father" and put his father on the phone with foreign associates "maybe 20 times" over the course of Archer's business relationship with Hunter Biden.</p>

<p>White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday called the investigation a "smear campaign." The investigation "has gone on for a year now and has turned up zero evidence against the president," she said.</p>

<p>The impeachment inquiry has been publicly supported by former President Donald Trump, who is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination to take on Biden in the 2024 election.</p>

<p>In addition to the subpoenas to Hunter Biden and James Biden, the committee has issued a subpoena to Rob Walker, a former business partner of Hunter Biden.</p>

<p>The committee has also asked four other members of Biden's family to appear, as well as another former business partner, Tony Bobulinski. The committee said it would send additional subpoenas and interview requests later in the week.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US: Hunter Biden special counsel denies political meddling in testimony to Congress</strong></p>

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<p>The committee has previously received financial records for members of the family.</p>

<p>The House Oversight Committee held a public hearing related to the inquiry in September, which was a review of material related to foreign business ventures by Hunter Biden, which Republicans say indicate that the president's family members were selling access.</p>

<p>Hunter Biden, 53, has publicly discussed his past substance abuse and never held a position in the White House or on his father's campaign.</p>

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<p>Trump was the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. He was acquitted by the Senate both times. Trump is facing four criminal indictments for charges related to his business activities, alleged mishandling of classified documents and alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election.</p>

<p>It is not clear if the full House of Representatives, controlled by a narrow 221-212 Republican majority, would vote to impeach Biden, though Speaker Mike Johnson has supported the probe.</p>


The Republican-controlled U.S. House Oversight Committee said on Wednesday it has subpoenaed President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and brother, James Biden, to appear for depositions, in an escalation of its impeachment inquiry into the Democrat.

The Republican-controlled U.S. House Oversight Committee said on Wednesday it has subpoenaed President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and brother, James Biden, to appear for depositions, in an escalation of its impeachment inquiry into the Democrat. House Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry in September, following months of probes. They allege that Biden and his family have personally profited from policy decisions made by Biden when he was vice president during former President Barack Obama's administration. James Biden could not immediately be reached for comment. Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden's lawyer, called the subpoena "yet another political stunt." "Nevertheless, Hunter is eager to have the opportunity, in a public forum and at the right time, to discuss these matters with the Committee," Lowell said in a statement. Devon Archer, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, told the House Oversight Committee earlier this year that the younger Biden sought to create "an illusion of access to his father" and put his father on the phone with foreign associates "maybe 20 times" over the course of Archer's business relationship with Hunter Biden. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday called the investigation a "smear campaign." The investigation "has gone on for a year now and has turned up zero evidence against the president," she said. The impeachment inquiry has been publicly supported by former President Donald Trump, who is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination to take on Biden in the 2024 election. In addition to the subpoenas to Hunter Biden and James Biden, the committee has issued a subpoena to Rob Walker, a former business partner of Hunter Biden. The committee has also asked four other members of Biden's family to appear, as well as another former business partner, Tony Bobulinski. The committee said it would send additional subpoenas and interview requests later in the week. Also watch | US: Hunter Biden special counsel denies political meddling in testimony to Congress × The committee has previously received financial records for members of the family. The House Oversight Committee held a public hearing related to the inquiry in September, which was a review of material related to foreign business ventures by Hunter Biden, which Republicans say indicate that the president's family members were selling access. Hunter Biden, 53, has publicly discussed his past substance abuse and never held a position in the White House or on his father's campaign. Also read | Hunter Biden admits receiving $664K from company backed by Chinese Communist Party Trump was the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. He was acquitted by the Senate both times. Trump is facing four criminal indictments for charges related to his business activities, alleged mishandling of classified documents and alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. It is not clear if the full House of Representatives, controlled by a narrow 221-212 Republican majority, would vote to impeach Biden, though Speaker Mike Johnson has supported the probe.

Biden's son Hunter, brother James to appear before US House Committee

<p>Hunter Biden, US President Joe Biden's son, entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday (Oct 3) for three federal firearms charges following the collapse of his previous deal, potentially leading to a trial in 2024 while his father campaigns for re-election to the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Charges against Hunter Biden</strong></h2>

<p>The charges against Hunter Biden stem from alleged false statements about his drug use when purchasing a gun in October 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If convicted, he could face up to 25 years in prison.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-bidens-son-to-plead-not-guilty-to-charges-of-illegally-possessing-handgun-641945">US President Joe Biden's son Hunter to plead not guilty to charges of illegally possessing handgun</a></strong></p>

<p>While Hunter Biden's acknowledgement of his addiction to crack cocaine in 2018 is noted, his lawyer maintains he didn't break the law.</p>

<p>“President Trump and his MAGA allies” have forced “the Justice Department to ignore the law and deviate from its policies in cases like this one,” Hunter Biden's lawyer Lowell was quoted as saying by Associated Press in a reference to Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again slogan.</p>

<h2><strong>Implications for Biden's run</strong></h2>

<p>The legal battle is expected to continue into 2024, with potential tax charges also looming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defence lawyers argue for immunity protection, while the House Republicans aim to connect Hunter Biden's dealings to his father through an impeachment inquiry.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Republicans have been probing Hunter Biden for years since his father was Barack Obama’s vice president. While questions have arisen about the ethics surrounding the Biden family’s international business, no evidence has emerged so far to prove that Joe Biden, in his current or previous office, abused his role or accepted bribes, <em>Associated Press</em> reported.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Hunter Biden agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanour tax charges and would have also avoided prosecution on the gun charges had he stayed out of trouble for two years.</p>

<p>For Tuesday's hearing, Hunter Biden, who lives in the Los Angeles area, was denied "special treatment" and was not granted a virtual hearing.</p>

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Hunter Biden, US President Joe Biden's son, entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday (Oct 3) for three federal firearms charges following the collapse of his previous deal, potentially leading to a trial in 2024 while his father campaigns for re-election to the White House.

Hunter Biden, US President Joe Biden's son, entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday (Oct 3) for three federal firearms charges following the collapse of his previous deal, potentially leading to a trial in 2024 while his father campaigns for re-election to the White House. Charges against Hunter Biden The charges against Hunter Biden stem from alleged false statements about his drug use when purchasing a gun in October 2018. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years in prison. Also read | US President Joe Biden's son Hunter to plead not guilty to charges of illegally possessing handgun While Hunter Biden's acknowledgement of his addiction to crack cocaine in 2018 is noted, his lawyer maintains he didn't break the law. “President Trump and his MAGA allies” have forced “the Justice Department to ignore the law and deviate from its policies in cases like this one,” Hunter Biden's lawyer Lowell was quoted as saying by Associated Press in a reference to Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again slogan. Implications for Biden's run The legal battle is expected to continue into 2024, with potential tax charges also looming. Defence lawyers argue for immunity protection, while the House Republicans aim to connect Hunter Biden's dealings to his father through an impeachment inquiry. Also watch | US: Hunter Biden's lawyers accuse prosecutors of reneging on plea deal | World News | WION × Republicans have been probing Hunter Biden for years since his father was Barack Obama’s vice president. While questions have arisen about the ethics surrounding the Biden family’s international business, no evidence has emerged so far to prove that Joe Biden, in his current or previous office, abused his role or accepted bribes, Associated Press reported. Earlier this year, Hunter Biden agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanour tax charges and would have also avoided prosecution on the gun charges had he stayed out of trouble for two years. For Tuesday's hearing, Hunter Biden, who lives in the Los Angeles area, was denied "special treatment" and was not granted a virtual hearing. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to charges of illegally possessing handgun

<p>Hunter Biden, the son of US&nbsp;President Joe Biden, is likely to plead not guilty to gun charges. Hunter, who will be appearing in the federal court in Delaware on Tuesday (Oct 3),&nbsp; has been charged with illegal possession of a handgun.</p>

<p>The 53-year-old is facing three felony charges because of a .38-caliber Colt Cobra revolver he purchased in 2018.</p>

<p>The younger Biden has been charged with two counts of making false claims while filling the form needed for gun purchase, wherein&nbsp;he stated that he was not illegally using drugs at the time.</p>

<p>Based on the same statements, he is facing a third charge for illegally possessing the gun, which he had kept with himself for just 11 days in October 2018, and later gotten rid of.</p>

<p>The lawyer of Hunter Biden, Abbe Lowell, informed the court that the former will be pleading not guilty at Tuesday's 10:00 am (1400 GMT) arraignment to be held at a federal courthouse in Wilmington, the hometown of the Bidens.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hunter Biden stands at risk of facing 25 years of imprisonment</strong></h2>

<p>Lowell further asked Judge Christopher Burke to permit Biden, who has been living in California, to appear in the court via video call and not in person. However, that request was denied.</p>

<p>"The defendant should not receive any special treatment in this matter," wrote Burke&nbsp;in his ruling.</p>

<p>In July, Biden failed to finalise a deal with federal prosecutor David Weiss, which would have freed him from the gun charges while he pleaded guilty to two tax charges and escaped prison.</p>

<p>Because of this, Weiss filed three felony gun possession charges against Hunter Biden.</p>

<p>If the court convicts Hunter Biden, he could face 25 years of imprisonment in theory, although in practice, such offences, if not pressed along with other charges, are not punished with any prison term.</p>

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<p>For the investigation of Hunter Biden, Weiss was elevated to special counsel after the plea deal was not finalised. Weiss has hinted that he is still carrying out an investigation against Biden on possible tax charges.</p>

<p>The business dealings of Hunter Biden in China and Ukraine when his father was the country’s vice president in the regime of Barack Obama have been constantly targeted by Republicans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bowing to pressure from the hard right of the party, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last month authorised the launch of an impeachment investigation into President Biden.</p>

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Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, is likely to plead not guilty to gun charges. Hunter, who will be appearing in the federal court in Delaware on Tuesday (Oct 3), has been charged with illegal possession of a handgun.

Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, is likely to plead not guilty to gun charges. Hunter, who will be appearing in the federal court in Delaware on Tuesday (Oct 3), has been charged with illegal possession of a handgun. The 53-year-old is facing three felony charges because of a .38-caliber Colt Cobra revolver he purchased in 2018. The younger Biden has been charged with two counts of making false claims while filling the form needed for gun purchase, wherein he stated that he was not illegally using drugs at the time. Based on the same statements, he is facing a third charge for illegally possessing the gun, which he had kept with himself for just 11 days in October 2018, and later gotten rid of. The lawyer of Hunter Biden, Abbe Lowell, informed the court that the former will be pleading not guilty at Tuesday's 10:00 am (1400 GMT) arraignment to be held at a federal courthouse in Wilmington, the hometown of the Bidens. ALSO READ | 'We will not walk away': Biden pledges support to Ukraine after Congress pauses war-time aid Hunter Biden stands at risk of facing 25 years of imprisonment Lowell further asked Judge Christopher Burke to permit Biden, who has been living in California, to appear in the court via video call and not in person. However, that request was denied. "The defendant should not receive any special treatment in this matter," wrote Burke in his ruling. In July, Biden failed to finalise a deal with federal prosecutor David Weiss, which would have freed him from the gun charges while he pleaded guilty to two tax charges and escaped prison. Because of this, Weiss filed three felony gun possession charges against Hunter Biden. If the court convicts Hunter Biden, he could face 25 years of imprisonment in theory, although in practice, such offences, if not pressed along with other charges, are not punished with any prison term. WATCH | APEC Summit: Will Xi meet Biden on summit sidelines For the investigation of Hunter Biden, Weiss was elevated to special counsel after the plea deal was not finalised. Weiss has hinted that he is still carrying out an investigation against Biden on possible tax charges. The business dealings of Hunter Biden in China and Ukraine when his father was the country’s vice president in the regime of Barack Obama have been constantly targeted by Republicans. Bowing to pressure from the hard right of the party, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last month authorised the launch of an impeachment investigation into President Biden. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter to plead not guilty to charges of illegally possessing handgun

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidsbFT2jUZRtlj" /><meta charset="utf-8" />House Republicans on Thursday (Sep 28) launched an impeachment inquiry hearings into US President Joe Biden based on unproven allegations that he lied about his son Hunter’s business dealings. The inquiry of Biden detailed foreign payments to his family, but no evidence was provided that he had personally benefitted.</p>

<p>The initial impeachment hearing by the House of Representatives Oversight Committee served as a review of evidence that Republicans have gathered so far about foreign business ventures by Hunter, which they said showed that Biden family members were selling access, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Biden profited from policies he pursued as vice prez'</strong></h2>

<p>"The American people demand accountability for this culture of corruption," House Oversight Committee chair James Comer said, adding that the president lied about family members' business dealings and had not walled them off from his official duties.</p>

<p>Republican party leaders alleged that Biden and his family profited from policies he pursued as vice president during Barack Obama's administration between 2009 and 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also on Thursday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said that he had issued subpoenas for bank records belonging to Hunter and the president's brother, Frank, as part of an investigation into the family's financial dealings.</p>

<h2><strong>'No proof Biden engaged in improper behaviour': Democrats</strong></h2>

<p>On Thursday, Democrats and several other witnesses said that there was no evidence that Biden received any foreign payments, or engaged in improper behaviour while he served as vice president.</p>

<p>Jamie Raskin, the panel's top Democrat,&nbsp;said, "If Republicans had a smoking gun or even a dripping water pistol they would be presenting it today. But they've got nothing."</p>

<p>According to Reuters, it is unclear if House Republicans would have votes at the end of the inquiry to support actual impeachment. Even if the vote succeeds, it is highly unlikely that the Senate would vote to remove Biden from the president's post.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>In Arizona, Biden launches personal attack on Trump</strong></h2>

<p>As the impeachment inquiry was launched, Biden launched a personal attack on former US president Donald Trump, accusing him of plotting to subvert the US Constitution if he wins a return to power next year.</p>

<p>Addressing a speech in Arizona, Biden said that Trump was driven by "vengeance and vindictiveness", and he urged Americans to stand up for democracy before it was too late.</p>

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House Republicans on Thursday (Sep 28) launched an impeachment inquiry hearings into US President Joe Biden based on unproven allegations that he lied about his son Hunter’s business dealings.

House Republicans on Thursday (Sep 28) launched an impeachment inquiry hearings into US President Joe Biden based on unproven allegations that he lied about his son Hunter’s business dealings. The inquiry of Biden detailed foreign payments to his family, but no evidence was provided that he had personally benefitted. The initial impeachment hearing by the House of Representatives Oversight Committee served as a review of evidence that Republicans have gathered so far about foreign business ventures by Hunter, which they said showed that Biden family members were selling access, the news agency Reuters reported. 'Biden profited from policies he pursued as vice prez' "The American people demand accountability for this culture of corruption," House Oversight Committee chair James Comer said, adding that the president lied about family members' business dealings and had not walled them off from his official duties. Republican party leaders alleged that Biden and his family profited from policies he pursued as vice president during Barack Obama's administration between 2009 and 2017. Also on Thursday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said that he had issued subpoenas for bank records belonging to Hunter and the president's brother, Frank, as part of an investigation into the family's financial dealings. 'No proof Biden engaged in improper behaviour': Democrats On Thursday, Democrats and several other witnesses said that there was no evidence that Biden received any foreign payments, or engaged in improper behaviour while he served as vice president. Jamie Raskin, the panel's top Democrat, said, "If Republicans had a smoking gun or even a dripping water pistol they would be presenting it today. But they've got nothing." According to Reuters, it is unclear if House Republicans would have votes at the end of the inquiry to support actual impeachment. Even if the vote succeeds, it is highly unlikely that the Senate would vote to remove Biden from the president's post. In Arizona, Biden launches personal attack on Trump As the impeachment inquiry was launched, Biden launched a personal attack on former US president Donald Trump, accusing him of plotting to subvert the US Constitution if he wins a return to power next year. Addressing a speech in Arizona, Biden said that Trump was driven by "vengeance and vindictiveness", and he urged Americans to stand up for democracy before it was too late. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A federal court in Delaware has ordered US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden to appear in the court on October 3 to face firearms charges, a day after his lawyers sought permission he be allowed to attend the first hearing virtually.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US Magistrate Judge from the District of Delaware, Christopher Burke, rejected Hunter's request, saying he should not receive special treatment.</p>

<p>"In the end, the Court agrees with both the Defendant and the Government, that Defendant should not receive special treatment in this matter — absent some unusual circumstance, he should be treated just as would any other defendant in our Court," Burke stated in the filing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The federal judge, however, gave Hunter an extra week to comply, from the date originally set for the hearing, September 26.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The president's 53-year-old son was charged last week by a federal court in Delaware on two counts related to filing a form wherein he falsely claimed that he was not using drugs illegally at the time of purchase of the gun.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a third count alleges that based on the false statements, he possessed a firearm while using narcotics, during an 11-day period in October of that year.</p>

<p>However, after the indictment, Hunter's lawyer Abbe David Lowell wrote a letter to the judge on Tuesday (September 19) and requested his client's first appearance take place via video conference whilst adding that Biden Jr. will plead not guilty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mr Biden understands both the charges against him and his rights...and we believe the Court can be assured of that fact by conducting this initial appearance by video," read the letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mr Biden also will enter a plea of not guilty, and there is no reason why he cannot utter those two words by video conference," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Hunter's near miss&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, the case would not have reached this stage if it wasn't for US District Judge Maryellen Noreika&nbsp;interfering at the eleventh hour and saying she could not "rubber stamp the agreement", after raising certain concerns regarding the terms of the deal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the trial set to proceed, Hunter could face 25 years in prison if he is convicted on all three felony charges. However, such offences are seldom punished by jail time and given Hunter's political pull, owing to his father, it looks highly unlikely he will land in prison.&nbsp;</p>

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A federal court in Delaware has ordered US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden to appear in the court on October 3 to face firearms charges, a day after his lawyers sought permission he be allowed to attend the first hearing virtually. US Magistrate Judge from the District of Delaware, Christopher Burke, rejected Hunter's request, saying he should not receive special treatment. "In the end, the Court agrees with both the Defendant and the Government, that Defendant should not receive special treatment in this matter — absent some unusual circumstance, he should be treated just as would any other defendant in our Court," Burke stated in the filing. The federal judge, however, gave Hunter an extra week to comply, from the date originally set for the hearing, September 26. The president's 53-year-old son was charged last week by a federal court in Delaware on two counts related to filing a form wherein he falsely claimed that he was not using drugs illegally at the time of purchase of the gun. Meanwhile, a third count alleges that based on the false statements, he possessed a firearm while using narcotics, during an 11-day period in October of that year. However, after the indictment, Hunter's lawyer Abbe David Lowell wrote a letter to the judge on Tuesday (September 19) and requested his client's first appearance take place via video conference whilst adding that Biden Jr. will plead not guilty. "Mr Biden understands both the charges against him and his rights...and we believe the Court can be assured of that fact by conducting this initial appearance by video," read the letter. "Mr Biden also will enter a plea of not guilty, and there is no reason why he cannot utter those two words by video conference," it added. Watch | Gravitas: Did the White House influence the Hunter Biden case? × Hunter's near miss Notably, the case would not have reached this stage if it wasn't for US District Judge Maryellen Noreika interfering at the eleventh hour and saying she could not "rubber stamp the agreement", after raising certain concerns regarding the terms of the deal. Also read | Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to federal firearms charges With the trial set to proceed, Hunter could face 25 years in prison if he is convicted on all three felony charges. However, such offences are seldom punished by jail time and given Hunter's political pull, owing to his father, it looks highly unlikely he will land in prison. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden will plead not guilty to charges of illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, his lawyers informed on Tuesday (September 19).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a letter, Hunter's lawyer Abbe David Lowell, requested the judge to hold the first court appearance by video conference instead of requiring his client to attend in person.</p>

<p>"Mr Biden understands both the charges against him and his rights...and we believe the Court can be assured of that fact by conducting this initial appearance by video," read the letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mr Biden also will enter a plea of not guilty, and there is no reason why he cannot utter those two words by video conference," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, Hunter was charged with two counts related to filing a form wherein he falsely claimed that he was not using drugs illegally at the time of purchase of the gun by a federal court in Delaware.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The third count alleges that based on the false statements, he possessed a firearm while using narcotics, during an 11-day period in October of that year.</p>

<h2><strong>Plea deal falls through&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The president's 53-year-old son has been criminally charged after efforts to reach a plea deal failed&nbsp;at the eleventh hour. US District Judge Maryellen Noreika presiding over the case said she could not "rubber stamp the agreement", after raising certain concerns regarding the terms of the deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the trial set to proceed, Hunter could face 25 years in prison if he is convicted on all three felony charges. However, such offences are seldom punished by jail time and given Hunter's political pull, owing to his father, it looks highly unlikely he will land&nbsp;in prison.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Biden Sr. to take the stand?</strong></h2>

<p>Last month,&nbsp;Hunter's lawyers warned the Department of Justice (DoJ) that the defence would put the president in the witness box after news leaked that federal agents had enough evidence to charge him&nbsp;with&nbsp;illegally buying a firearm while still using crack cocaine.</p>

<p>“President Biden now unquestionably would be a fact witness for the defence in any criminal trial,” read&nbsp;a 32-page letter written by&nbsp;Hunter’s lawyer, Chris Clark to&nbsp;prosecutors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This of all cases justifies neither the spectacle of a sitting President testifying at a criminal trial nor the potential for a resulting Constitutional crisis,” Clark added.</p>

<p>The indictment against Hunter came a couple of days after&nbsp;Republicans in Congress opened an impeachment probe against Joe Biden, alleging that the president benefitted financially from Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings.&nbsp;</p>

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US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden will plead not guilty to charges of illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, his lawyers informed on Tuesday (September 19).

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden will plead not guilty to charges of illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, his lawyers informed on Tuesday (September 19). In a letter, Hunter's lawyer Abbe David Lowell, requested the judge to hold the first court appearance by video conference instead of requiring his client to attend in person. "Mr Biden understands both the charges against him and his rights...and we believe the Court can be assured of that fact by conducting this initial appearance by video," read the letter. "Mr Biden also will enter a plea of not guilty, and there is no reason why he cannot utter those two words by video conference," it added. Last week, Hunter was charged with two counts related to filing a form wherein he falsely claimed that he was not using drugs illegally at the time of purchase of the gun by a federal court in Delaware. The third count alleges that based on the false statements, he possessed a firearm while using narcotics, during an 11-day period in October of that year. Plea deal falls through The president's 53-year-old son has been criminally charged after efforts to reach a plea deal failed at the eleventh hour. US District Judge Maryellen Noreika presiding over the case said she could not "rubber stamp the agreement", after raising certain concerns regarding the terms of the deal. With the trial set to proceed, Hunter could face 25 years in prison if he is convicted on all three felony charges. However, such offences are seldom punished by jail time and given Hunter's political pull, owing to his father, it looks highly unlikely he will land in prison. Watch | Gravitas: Did the White House influence the Hunter Biden case? × Biden Sr. to take the stand? Last month, Hunter's lawyers warned the Department of Justice (DoJ) that the defence would put the president in the witness box after news leaked that federal agents had enough evidence to charge him with illegally buying a firearm while still using crack cocaine. “President Biden now unquestionably would be a fact witness for the defence in any criminal trial,” read a 32-page letter written by Hunter’s lawyer, Chris Clark to prosecutors. “This of all cases justifies neither the spectacle of a sitting President testifying at a criminal trial nor the potential for a resulting Constitutional crisis,” Clark added. The indictment against Hunter came a couple of days after Republicans in Congress opened an impeachment probe against Joe Biden, alleging that the president benefitted financially from Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to federal firearms charges

<p>Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Monday (September 18) saying that disclosures about his taxes and details of investigation into his conduct has violated his privacy rights.</p>

<p>IRS is responsible for collecting federal taxes in the US.</p>

<p>Hunter Biden's lawsuit has come just days after the Justice Department indicted him on charges related to his purchase of a handgun in 2018.</p>

<p>Biden's lawyers have filed the lawsuit in Federal District Court in Washington. They accuse that the IRS “targeted and sought to embarrass Mr Biden via public statements to the media in which they and their representatives disclosed confidential information about a private citizen’s tax matters.,” as reported by The New York Times.</p>

<p>To support the allegations by pointing to the public testimonies and statements from two investigators from the IRS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gary Shapley and Josepj Ziegler, the IRS investigators have been providing information to US House committees. The investigators have told House Republicans that they think the Justice Department enquiry into Hunter Biden's taxes has been influenced by politics.</p>

<p>The claim from the investigators has been disputed by Attorney General Merrick Garland and also by US attorney for Delaware David C Weiss who has overseen the case. Weiss was recently given a status of special counsel by Attorney General Garland.</p>

<p>The lawsuit says Hunter Biden "has all the same responsibilities as any other American citizen, and the I.R.S. can and should make certain that he abides by those responsibilities,” the suit says.</p>

<p>“Similarly, Mr. Biden has no fewer or lesser rights than any other American citizen, and no government agency or government agent has free reign to violate his rights simply because of who he is,” it says. “Yet the I.R.S. and its agents have conducted themselves under a presumption that the rights that apply to every other American citizen do not apply to Mr. Biden.”</p>

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Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Monday (September 18) saying that disclosures about his taxes and details of investigation into his conduct has violated his privacy rights.

Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Monday (September 18) saying that disclosures about his taxes and details of investigation into his conduct has violated his privacy rights. IRS is responsible for collecting federal taxes in the US. Hunter Biden's lawsuit has come just days after the Justice Department indicted him on charges related to his purchase of a handgun in 2018. Biden's lawyers have filed the lawsuit in Federal District Court in Washington. They accuse that the IRS “targeted and sought to embarrass Mr Biden via public statements to the media in which they and their representatives disclosed confidential information about a private citizen’s tax matters.,” as reported by The New York Times. To support the allegations by pointing to the public testimonies and statements from two investigators from the IRS. Gary Shapley and Josepj Ziegler, the IRS investigators have been providing information to US House committees. The investigators have told House Republicans that they think the Justice Department enquiry into Hunter Biden's taxes has been influenced by politics. The claim from the investigators has been disputed by Attorney General Merrick Garland and also by US attorney for Delaware David C Weiss who has overseen the case. Weiss was recently given a status of special counsel by Attorney General Garland. The lawsuit says Hunter Biden "has all the same responsibilities as any other American citizen, and the I.R.S. can and should make certain that he abides by those responsibilities,” the suit says. “Similarly, Mr. Biden has no fewer or lesser rights than any other American citizen, and no government agency or government agent has free reign to violate his rights simply because of who he is,” it says. “Yet the I.R.S. and its agents have conducted themselves under a presumption that the rights that apply to every other American citizen do not apply to Mr. Biden.” You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy responded to the indictment of the US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden. Ramaswamy labeled it "distraction" and slammed the Biden family for allegedly profiting from the US&nbsp;foreign policy.</p>

<p>Ramaswamy also expressed support for the impeachment inquiry against President Biden, stating it's a step in the right direction.</p>

<p>On X (formerly Twitter), Ramaswamy wrote, "Hunter Biden's indictment today is a diversion tactic. Don't be deceived. This is an attempt to divert attention from the real issue: the Biden family's exploitation of the US foreign policy for personal financial gain."</p>

<p>He added, "That's the core problem, and we should hold politicians from both major parties accountable when they use foreign policy for family enrichment."</p>

<p>Ramaswamy suggested that Hunter's indictment coincided with declining popularity for President Biden within the Democratic Party, in yet another indication from a growing number of Democrats&nbsp;that it might lead to pressure for him to step aside.</p>

<p>He commented, "This could be the initial move by the Democratic Party establishment to push Joe Biden out. He may become a pawn in service to the deep state's desire to retain power at any cost."</p>

<h2><strong>Probe against Hunter Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Hunter Biden, aged 53, faced indictment on three counts related to illegal firearm possession while addicted to drugs, with potential sentences of up to 25 years in prison.<br />
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<p>Additional charges of tax fraud and illegal foreign lobbying in DC and Los Angeles were also mentioned in the indictment charge.</p>

<p>Furthermore, Speaker Kevin McCarthy authorised House committees to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, citing GOP investigations into the Biden family's foreign business connections and Hunter Biden's prosecution.</p>

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Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy responded to the indictment of the US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden. Ramaswamy labeled it "distraction" and slammed the Biden family for allegedly profiting from the US foreign policy.

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy responded to the indictment of the US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden. Ramaswamy labeled it "distraction" and slammed the Biden family for allegedly profiting from the US foreign policy. Ramaswamy also expressed support for the impeachment inquiry against President Biden, stating it's a step in the right direction. On X (formerly Twitter), Ramaswamy wrote, "Hunter Biden's indictment today is a diversion tactic. Don't be deceived. This is an attempt to divert attention from the real issue: the Biden family's exploitation of the US foreign policy for personal financial gain." He added, "That's the core problem, and we should hold politicians from both major parties accountable when they use foreign policy for family enrichment." Ramaswamy suggested that Hunter's indictment coincided with declining popularity for President Biden within the Democratic Party, in yet another indication from a growing number of Democrats that it might lead to pressure for him to step aside. He commented, "This could be the initial move by the Democratic Party establishment to push Joe Biden out. He may become a pawn in service to the deep state's desire to retain power at any cost." Probe against Hunter Biden Hunter Biden, aged 53, faced indictment on three counts related to illegal firearm possession while addicted to drugs, with potential sentences of up to 25 years in prison. Also read | Explained | Charges faced by Hunter Biden: What is means for dad Joe Biden? Additional charges of tax fraud and illegal foreign lobbying in DC and Los Angeles were also mentioned in the indictment charge. Furthermore, Speaker Kevin McCarthy authorised House committees to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, citing GOP investigations into the Biden family's foreign business connections and Hunter Biden's prosecution. Also watch | Gravitas: Did White House influence Hunter Biden case? × This investigation will be overseen by House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer, in collaboration with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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53-year-old Hunter Biden has been indicted on gun charges. It's for the first time that a sitting U.S. President's son has been indicted on federal criminal charges. Special Counsel Weiss now plans to indict Hunter on tax fraud. What is next for Hunter?

Gravitas: Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges | Will President Biden's reputation go south?

<p>US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted by a federal court in Delaware on Thursday for&nbsp;illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, putting his father's political ambitions in disarray&nbsp;once again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hunter was charged with two counts&nbsp;related to filing a form wherein he falsely claimed that he was not using drugs illegally at the time of purchase of the gun.&nbsp;The third count alleges that based on the false statements, he possessed a firearm while using&nbsp;narcotics, during an 11-day period in October of that year.</p>

<p>The president's son has been criminally charged after efforts to reach a plea deal failed, in a stunning manner, at the eleventh hour. US District Judge Maryellen Noreika presiding over the case said she could not "rubber stamp the agreement",&nbsp;after raising certain concerns regarding the terms of the deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the plea deal&nbsp;cut between the prosecutors and Hunter's team had stood valid, the gun charge would have been&nbsp;expunged after two years of probation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The filing of the charges means that Biden Sr. will have a tough time on the road while campaigning for his 2024 presidential re-election bid.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Hunter's lawyers warning&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Last month,&nbsp;Hunter's lawyers warned the Department of Justice (DoJ) that the defence would put the president in the witness box after news leaked that federal agents had enough evidence to charge him&nbsp;with&nbsp;illegally buying a firearm while still using crack cocaine.</p>

<p>“President Biden now unquestionably would be a fact witness for the defence in any criminal trial,” read&nbsp;a 32-page letter written by&nbsp;Hunter’s lawyer, Chris Clark to&nbsp;prosecutors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This of all cases justifies neither the spectacle of a sitting President testifying at a criminal trial nor the potential for a resulting Constitutional crisis,” Clark added.</p>

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<p>An additional 300 pages of emails reviewed by the <em>New York Post</em> showed the extent to which Hunter's lawyers went&nbsp;in an attempt to arrange the "sweet plea deal', which would have kept him out of prison before it fell apart.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the case is being overseen by&nbsp;special counsel David Weiss, who was appointed by Trump during his tenure. Weiss opened the investigation way back in 2018, a year before Joe Biden announced his candidacy for president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The framing of the charges against Hunter comes a couple of days after House of Representatives Republicans moved to open an impeachment inquiry&nbsp;against Joe Biden related to Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings.&nbsp;</p>

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US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted by a federal court in Delaware on Thursday for illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, putting his father's political ambitions in disarray once again.

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted by a federal court in Delaware on Thursday for illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, putting his father's political ambitions in disarray once again. Hunter was charged with two counts related to filing a form wherein he falsely claimed that he was not using drugs illegally at the time of purchase of the gun. The third count alleges that based on the false statements, he possessed a firearm while using narcotics, during an 11-day period in October of that year. The president's son has been criminally charged after efforts to reach a plea deal failed, in a stunning manner, at the eleventh hour. US District Judge Maryellen Noreika presiding over the case said she could not "rubber stamp the agreement", after raising certain concerns regarding the terms of the deal. If the plea deal cut between the prosecutors and Hunter's team had stood valid, the gun charge would have been expunged after two years of probation. The filing of the charges means that Biden Sr. will have a tough time on the road while campaigning for his 2024 presidential re-election bid. Also read | Biden administration splurging $265,000 to protect itself from legal troubles Hunter's lawyers warning Last month, Hunter's lawyers warned the Department of Justice (DoJ) that the defence would put the president in the witness box after news leaked that federal agents had enough evidence to charge him with illegally buying a firearm while still using crack cocaine. “President Biden now unquestionably would be a fact witness for the defence in any criminal trial,” read a 32-page letter written by Hunter’s lawyer, Chris Clark to prosecutors. “This of all cases justifies neither the spectacle of a sitting President testifying at a criminal trial nor the potential for a resulting Constitutional crisis,” Clark added. WATCH | Gravitas: Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax crimes × An additional 300 pages of emails reviewed by the New York Post showed the extent to which Hunter's lawyers went in an attempt to arrange the "sweet plea deal', which would have kept him out of prison before it fell apart. Notably, the case is being overseen by special counsel David Weiss, who was appointed by Trump during his tenure. Weiss opened the investigation way back in 2018, a year before Joe Biden announced his candidacy for president. The framing of the charges against Hunter comes a couple of days after House of Representatives Republicans moved to open an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden related to Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings. (With input from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges for lying about addiction

<p>Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, was indicted on three criminal counts in connection with buying arms while being under the influence of cocaine.</p>

<p>This is the first time that a child of a sitting US president has been criminally prosecuted.</p>

<p>The charges come after a bargain to plead guilty to two misdemeanour tax charges and enroll in a programme to avoid prosecution on a gun-related charge collapsed in July.</p>

<p>On Thursday (September 12), the prosecutors accused Hunter of making false statements related to drug use in order to acquire a firearm in 2018, the indictment filed in federal court in Delaware stated.</p>

<p>They said that Hunter falsely claimed that he was "not an unlawful user of and addicted to any stimulant narcotic drug" when he purchased a Colt Cobra Special revolver at a Delaware gun store in October 2018.</p>

<p>US federal laws deem it a crime to lie on such documentation or possess a firearm while being a drug user.</p>

<p>It is still unclear when and where Biden's initial court appearance will take place.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the charges?</strong></h2>

<p>If convicted, the 53-year-old might face a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and fines of up to $750,000, the justice department said in a statement.</p>

<p>Actual sentences for federal crimes are usually less than the maximum possible penalties.</p>

<p>These are three counts of indictment that was handed to Hunter.</p>

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	<li>Count One accuses Hunter Biden of lying on an ATF form when he bought the gun, by falsely swearing that he wasn’t addicted to illegal drugs or using illegal drugs.</li>
	<li>Count Two accuses Hunter Biden of lying to the federally licensed gun dealer in Wilmington where he bought the gun. The alleged lie was related to the same sworn statement on the ATF form.</li>
	<li>Count Three accuses Hunter Biden of illegally possessing the gun while using drugs or being addicted to drugs, which is a federal crime. He possessed the gun for 11 days in 2018.</li>
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<h2><strong>What are the defendants saying?</strong></h2>

<p>After the indictment, Hunter’s attorney Abbe Lowell said that the charges should not have been filed, citing the plea deal they had reached with prosecutors earlier this year.</p>

<p>“We believe these charges are barred by the agreement the prosecutors made with Mr Biden, the recent rulings by several federal courts that this statute is unconstitutional, and the facts that he did not violate that law, and we plan to demonstrate all of that in court,” Lowell said.</p>

<p>He claimed that the charges had been influenced by "Republicans' improper and partisan interference in this process".</p>

<p>He said his client "did not violate the law" and that his brief possession of an unloaded gun was never a threat to public safety.</p>

<p>"But a prosecutor, with all the power imaginable, bending to political pressure presents a grave threat to our system of justice," Lowell said.</p>

<h2><strong>What was the proposed bargain deal that Hunter did not accept?</strong></h2>

<p>The indictment charges were brought against Hunter after he did not agree to a bargain deal where he had to plead guilty to two misdemeanour counts for failing to pay his taxes on time in 2017 and 2018.</p>

<p>He would also have been forced to admit to illegal possession of a firearm and agree to drug treatment and monitoring to avoid a felony charge and potential imprisonment.</p>

<p>However, US District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika at that time said she could not "rubber stamp the agreement", adding that the proposed resolution of the gun-related offence was "unusual".</p>

<p>Thursday's charges are the first brought by justice department special counsel Davis Weiss, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in August.</p>

<p>Weiss' office had previously said he was seeking to indict Hunter by 29 September.</p>

<h2><strong>Ramifications for Joe Biden </strong></h2>

<p>It is absolutely certain that Hunter’s legal woes would deal a massive blow to his father, be it personal or political.&nbsp;For quite some time, Republicans have been looking to exploit the president's son's vulnerability ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.</p>

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<p>Hunter’s case would not only help the Republicans corner the Democrats but also help distract from their own problems with Donald Trump, who is facing 91 federal and state criminal charges, which they claim is a result of a deep state conspiracy orchestrated in part by Joe Biden's Department of Justice.</p>

<p>Apart from that, most Democrats are reportedly not happy that Joe Biden is running for the White House again in 2024.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hunter-biden-indicted-on-federal-firearms-charges-636052">Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges for lying about addiction</a></p>

<p>Notably, Thursday's indictment came just days after the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, announced an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, a move dismissed as a political stunt by the White House.</p>

<p>McCarthy said there were "serious and credible allegations" into the family's business dealings and President Biden's conduct. And Republicans will hope this new inquiry implicates the president in the peddling of power and corruption.</p>

<p>Hence, all of these outcomes might play a significant part in Biden’s prospects in what promises to be a turbulent election year.</p>

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Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, was indicted on three criminal counts in connection with buying arms while being under the influence of cocaine.

Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, was indicted on three criminal counts in connection with buying arms while being under the influence of cocaine. This is the first time that a child of a sitting US president has been criminally prosecuted. The charges come after a bargain to plead guilty to two misdemeanour tax charges and enroll in a programme to avoid prosecution on a gun-related charge collapsed in July. On Thursday (September 12), the prosecutors accused Hunter of making false statements related to drug use in order to acquire a firearm in 2018, the indictment filed in federal court in Delaware stated. They said that Hunter falsely claimed that he was "not an unlawful user of and addicted to any stimulant narcotic drug" when he purchased a Colt Cobra Special revolver at a Delaware gun store in October 2018. US federal laws deem it a crime to lie on such documentation or possess a firearm while being a drug user. It is still unclear when and where Biden's initial court appearance will take place. What are the charges? If convicted, the 53-year-old might face a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and fines of up to $750,000, the justice department said in a statement. Actual sentences for federal crimes are usually less than the maximum possible penalties. These are three counts of indictment that was handed to Hunter. Count One accuses Hunter Biden of lying on an ATF form when he bought the gun, by falsely swearing that he wasn’t addicted to illegal drugs or using illegal drugs. Count Two accuses Hunter Biden of lying to the federally licensed gun dealer in Wilmington where he bought the gun. The alleged lie was related to the same sworn statement on the ATF form. Count Three accuses Hunter Biden of illegally possessing the gun while using drugs or being addicted to drugs, which is a federal crime. He possessed the gun for 11 days in 2018. What are the defendants saying? After the indictment, Hunter’s attorney Abbe Lowell said that the charges should not have been filed, citing the plea deal they had reached with prosecutors earlier this year. “We believe these charges are barred by the agreement the prosecutors made with Mr Biden, the recent rulings by several federal courts that this statute is unconstitutional, and the facts that he did not violate that law, and we plan to demonstrate all of that in court,” Lowell said. He claimed that the charges had been influenced by "Republicans' improper and partisan interference in this process". He said his client "did not violate the law" and that his brief possession of an unloaded gun was never a threat to public safety. "But a prosecutor, with all the power imaginable, bending to political pressure presents a grave threat to our system of justice," Lowell said. What was the proposed bargain deal that Hunter did not accept? The indictment charges were brought against Hunter after he did not agree to a bargain deal where he had to plead guilty to two misdemeanour counts for failing to pay his taxes on time in 2017 and 2018. He would also have been forced to admit to illegal possession of a firearm and agree to drug treatment and monitoring to avoid a felony charge and potential imprisonment. However, US District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika at that time said she could not "rubber stamp the agreement", adding that the proposed resolution of the gun-related offence was "unusual". Thursday's charges are the first brought by justice department special counsel Davis Weiss, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in August. Weiss' office had previously said he was seeking to indict Hunter by 29 September. Ramifications for Joe Biden It is absolutely certain that Hunter’s legal woes would deal a massive blow to his father, be it personal or political. For quite some time, Republicans have been looking to exploit the president's son's vulnerability ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. Also read | Biden administration splurging $265,000 to protect itself from legal troubles Hunter’s case would not only help the Republicans corner the Democrats but also help distract from their own problems with Donald Trump, who is facing 91 federal and state criminal charges, which they claim is a result of a deep state conspiracy orchestrated in part by Joe Biden's Department of Justice. Apart from that, most Democrats are reportedly not happy that Joe Biden is running for the White House again in 2024. Also read | Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges for lying about addiction Notably, Thursday's indictment came just days after the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, announced an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, a move dismissed as a political stunt by the White House. McCarthy said there were "serious and credible allegations" into the family's business dealings and President Biden's conduct. And Republicans will hope this new inquiry implicates the president in the peddling of power and corruption. Hence, all of these outcomes might play a significant part in Biden’s prospects in what promises to be a turbulent election year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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