Coverage dated May 15, 2023

IRS whistleblower in Hunter Biden investigation removed from probe, his attorneys say

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"He and his entire team are being removed" from the IRS' investigation of the president's son, the whistleblower's lawyers say.

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Fox News
IRS removes ‘entire investigative team’ in Hunter Biden probe, whistleblower claims retaliation: report (opens Fox News)
Published May 15, 2023
Fox News's feed description
The IRS has removed the investigative team who were looking into alleged tax fraud involving Hunter Biden and a whistleblower on the case claims the move was retaliatory.
Hot Air
IRS yanks team investigating Hunter Biden (opens Hot Air)
Published May 15, 2023
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The IRS whistleblower who came forward with information regarding Hunter Biden’s suspicious financial transactions (to put it very mildly) appears to have stirred up a hornet’s nest. The w...
The Washington Free Beacon
‘Clearly Retaliatory’: IRS Whistleblower’s Team Taken Off Hunter Biden Probe (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published May 15, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
The IRS reportedly removed an investigative team from its probe into Hunter Biden after one of the team's members told Congress the agency was stalling the investigation for political purposes.
Washington Times
Report: IRS removes ‘entire investigative team’ from Hunter Biden tax-fraud probe (opens Washington Times)
Published May 15, 2023
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The IRS has removed the “entire investigative team” from the Hunter Biden tax-fraud probe, according to a report Monday evening.
CBS News
IRS whistleblower in Hunter Biden investigation removed from probe, his attorneys say (opens CBS News)
Published May 15, 2023
CBS News's feed description
"He and his entire team are being removed" from the IRS' investigation of the president's son, the whistleblower's lawyers say.
The Federalist
Whistleblower: IRS Removes 'Entire Team' Probing Hunter Biden (opens The Federalist)
Published May 15, 2023
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An IRS whistleblower claims he and his team tasked with investigating Hunter Biden were removed from the case at the behest of the DOJ.
Wall Street Journal
IRS Employee Says He Was Removed From Hunter Biden Tax Probe (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published May 15, 2023
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Lawyers are suggesting their client was retaliated against for claiming political interference.
Fox News
IRS whistleblower letter accuses DOJ of retaliation in Hunter Biden probe (opens Fox News)
Published May 15, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Attorneys for an IRS whistleblower claim the whistleblower's team has been removed from the Hunter Biden probe and accused the government of illegal retaliation.
Townhall
IRS Axes 'Entire Investigative Team' Probing Hunter Biden Taxes: Report (opens Townhall)
Published May 15, 2023
Washington Examiner
Entire IRS investigative team removed from Hunter Biden case (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 15, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The IRS has removed the entire investigative team in the ongoing Hunter Biden tax evasion investigation.
Local News 8
IRS whistleblower who claims to have information of alleged mishandling of Hunter Biden probe removed from investigation (opens Local News 8)
Published May 15, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Alayna Treene and Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) — An IRS whistleblower who claims to have information about alleged mishandling and political interference in the ongoing criminal probe into Hunter Biden has been removed from the investigation into the president’s son, attorneys for the whistleblower hav…
BizPac Review
IRS removes ‘entire investigative team’ in Hunter Biden probe on orders from DOJ (opens BizPac Review)
Published May 15, 2023
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The IRS has reportedly booted the entire team looking into Hunter Biden's tax fraud case in shocking retaliation against a whistleblower.
Breitbart News
IRS Removed ‘Entire Investigative Team’ from Hunter Biden Probe (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 15, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
The IRS removed the “entire investigative team” working on the Hunter Biden case at the request of Biden’s DOJ, according to a whistleblower.