Top Republicans are gearing up to investigate the Hunter Biden case. Here’s what to know.

Republican leaders from key House committees are uniting to launch an investigation into the Hunter Biden case, expressing concerns about the Justice Department’s handling of the charges. The House Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means committees are jointly conducting an inquiry into the federal case involving President Joe Biden’s youngest son. Representatives Jim Jordan, James Comer, and Jason Smith have requested testimony from senior officials at the Justice Department, FBI, and IRS, alleging improper interference. They have also called for a special counsel review of the alleged retaliation against whistleblowers. The investigation was prompted by the House Ways and Means Committee’s decision to release testimony from IRS employees involved in the Hunter Biden case. The whistleblowers, Greg Shapley and an unidentified agent, claimed a pattern of delaying enforcement actions and interference leading up to the 2020 election. The Justice Department has refuted these claims, stating that the lead prosecutor had full authority over the case. The investigation focuses on the whistleblowers’ allegations and possible retaliation against them. The Republicans have set a deadline for the Justice Department to schedule interviews with individuals involved, and they may resort to issuing subpoenas if cooperation is not forthcoming. While the attorney general has expressed support for the lead prosecutor testifying, he noted that certain information cannot be disclosed due to the ongoing criminal investigation.

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• House Judiciary Committee
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• Hunter Biden Case
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