Coverage dated December 4, 2023

Federal prosecutors oppose Hunter Biden’s request to subpoena Trump documents in Delaware gun case

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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden opposed his request to issue subpoenas for documents from Donald Trump and others from the former president’s administration in a filing Monday, pushing back on the notion that charges against the president’s son in Delawa…

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NBC News
Special counsel David Weiss opposes Hunter Biden's request to subpoena Trump and ex-DOJ officials (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 4, 2023
NBC News's feed description
Federal prosecutors from Weiss’ office urged a judge to reject the request for subpoenas, arguing they were "far-reaching" and "non-specific."
Newsweek
Special counsel rips into Hunter Biden for wanting Trump's help (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Delaware Judge David Weiss called Hunter Biden's subpoena requests regarding Donald Trump and others "untenable."
Local News 8
Federal prosecutors oppose Hunter Biden’s request to subpoena Trump documents in Delaware gun case (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden opposed his request to issue subpoenas for documents from Donald Trump and others from the former president’s administration in a filing Monday, pushing back on the notion that charges against the president’s son in Delawa…
MyNorthwest
Prosecutors push back against Hunter Biden's move to subpoena Trump documents in gun case (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Dec 4, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors pushed back Monday against Hunter Biden's move to subpoena documents from Donald Trump and former Justice Department
UPI
Special counsel opposes Hunter Biden's request to subpoena Trump in gun case (opens UPI)
Published Dec 4, 2023
UPI's feed description
The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden on federal gun charges has asked the judge overseeing the case to reject last month's request by the president's son to subpoena former President Donald Trump.
The Daily Caller
DOJ Prosecutors Grill Hunter Biden For Attempting To Subpoena Donald Trump (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 4, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
DOJ prosecutors delivered a strongly worded rebuke Monday to Hunter Biden's attempt to have a court authorize a subpoena for former President Donald Trump.
Fox News
Special counsel hits back at Hunter Biden requesting Trump, Barr subpoenas (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Special Counsel David Weiss slapped down a request from Hunter Biden to subpoena former President Trump and Bill Barr as "meritless" on Tuesday.
RedState
Hunter Biden Tries to Subpoena Trump and Barr, and Special Counsel's Response Is Gold (opens RedState)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Washington Examiner
Special counsel asks judge to reject Hunter Biden’s request to subpoena Trump in gun case (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation asked the judge in his gun charge case to reject his request to subpoena documents from former President Donald Trump and former Justice Department officials from his administration as part of his defense.

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