With House Republicans on the brink of approving a contempt of Congress referral against President Biden’s son, his lawyers argued the subpoenas they have issued for his testimony carry no legal weight.
Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell sent a letter House Republicans Friday arguing that subpoenas they sent the president’s son in November are legally invalid, because they were issued before the full House authorized an impeachment inquiry on December 13, 2023.
Hunter Biden will provide closed-door testimony to a House committee investigating his father for corruption as he faces a contempt of Congress charge for refusing to comply with two subpoenas.
Hunter Biden's attorney told the House Oversight and House Judiciary Committees on Friday that if a new subpoena is issued, the first son “will comply for a hearing or deposition."
Hunter Biden told Congress on Friday that he would sit for a closed-door deposition so long as House Republicans issue an updated subpoena in the wake of their vote to approve an impeachment inquiry resolution.
Hunter Biden on Friday indicated a new willingness to testify before lawmakers under certain conditions but held firm against complying with a current subpoena as House Republicans moved to hold him in contempt of Congress.
Hunter Biden is reversing course, telling House Republicans he will sit for a closed-door deposition.In a letter written to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R) and House Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan (R), Hunter's attorney said his client will provide his testimony for a deposition —…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden on Friday indicated a new willingness to testify before lawmakers under certain conditions but held firm against complying with a current subpoena as House Republicans moved to hold him in contempt of Congress.
The letter from House Republicans came after Biden's lawyer signaled his client's willingness to comply with a new subpoena for a close-door deposition if they issue another "proper" one.
House Republicans will issue a new round of subpoenas to Hunter Biden after he agreed Friday to sit for a closed-door deposition. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and House Judiciary Com...