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Two IRS whistleblowers allege the Justice Department limited a tax investigation into Hunter Biden.
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Two IRS whistleblowers allege the Justice Department limited a tax investigation into Hunter Biden.
An IRS whistleblower in the Hunter Biden investigation told CBS News he was blocked from pursuing leads that he thought might implicate Joe Biden. He testifies at a House hearing Wednesday.
The House Oversight Committee questioned IRS whistleblowers Wednesday over allegations the Biden family tried to improperly influence the IRS as it investigated Hunter Biden's tax case. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge interviewed whistleblower Joseph Ziegler about the Biden case and has more.
The federal prosecutor overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden is refuting a claim by an IRS whistleblower in the probe. U.S. Attorney David Weiss says he was authorized by the Justice Department to make decisions about charges in the case. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss wrote to GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham to say he had "never been denied the authority" to bring charges against Hunter Biden "in any jurisdiction."
Hunter Biden is facing increasing scrutiny from House Republicans over his business dealings.
A group of Republican senators and representatives said IRS officials violated "anti-gag" rules that protect federal employees.
Court filings unsealed earlier this month showed Weiss' office charged Biden with two misdemeanor tax counts and a felony gun charge.
Abbe Lowell said House Republicans are pushing "false allegations" from IRS whistleblowers.
Tony Bobulinski, a former business partner of Hunter Biden's, was open to testifying, and his attorney reached out to the U.S. attorney.
The GOP chairs of three House committees want to hear from U.S. Attorney David Weiss about the decision to charge Hunter Biden with tax and gun violations.
Gary Shapley, the IRS whistleblower in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, said he feels Biden was given preferential treatment. In an exclusive interview with Jim Axelrod, he also said that he was told not to pursue leads that could involve investigating President Biden.
The IRS whistleblower who raised concerns about the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden is now accusing federal prosecutors of offering a sweetheart deal to the president's son. Hunter Biden agreed earlier in June to plead guilty to tax and firearm-related charges. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
"I documented exactly what happened. And it doesn't seem to match what the attorney general or the U.S. attorney are saying today," Gary Shapley said.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floated a possible impeachment of Attorney General Merrick Garland following GOP criticism of Hunter Biden's plea agreement with the Justice Department. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
House Republicans vow they will continue their probe into the president's son, and Hunter Biden's plea deal is expected to be a hot topic on the campaign trail for GOP candidates. Ashley Etienne, former communications director for Vice President Kamalan Harris, and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez weighed in on how Biden's legal matters play politically, as well as how campaigns are handling abortion a year after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
House Republicans revealed testimony from two IRS officials who claim there was sweeping misconduct in the Hunter Biden investigation. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Republicans on House Ways and Means Committee released transcripts of the interviews with the two IRS whistleblowers.
Republican lawmakers are pushing ahead with their criticism of the Justice Department for the Hunter Biden plea deal, while a well-known Democratic senator is still flirting with the idea of a presidential run. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe break down the latest in a panel discussion with Politico reporter Olivia Beavers and political correspondent Liz Landers.
Republicans are angry Hunter Biden is likely to avoid prison, after agreeing to plead guilty to misdemeanor tax charges. But Biden's defenders say anyone else in the same position would never have been charged. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges and also admit to a gun charge.
What Hunter Biden probe saw that led to plea deal; Christie lines 2024 run with criticism of Trump
The president's son -- Hunter Biden -- has agreed to a federal plea deal that will likely mean he will not have to go to prison. According to a court filing made public Tuesday by the Justice Department, Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News investigative correspondents Catherine Herridge and Jim Axelrod join with the latest.
Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges stemming from an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Delaware. Biden will also admit to illegal possession of a handgun, a felony, but the charge will be dismissed after 24 months if he completes the terms of a diversion agreement. Catherine Herridge has the details.
Hunter Biden has reached a plea deal with prosecutors following a federal investigation. The president's son has agreed to enter guilty pleas on two misdemeanor tax charges and admit to felony gun possession. CBS News' Catherine Herridge, Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes report.