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House expected to formally authorize Biden impeachment inquiry
Republican leaders are confident they have the votes they need to formally authorize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The House is expected to vote on a measure this afternoon, around 5 p.m. ET.
If you thought an impeachment inquiry was already underway, you’re not completely wrong. Then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy decided to unilaterally launch the investigation into the Biden family’s business dealings in September. McCarthy made the decision while under pressure from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and others on the right, and the call allowed Republicans in swing districts avoid to a vote on the matter.
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But now, the GOP wants to solidify things. House Republicans feel an authorization will make it easier to enforce their subpoenas of Biden family members, including Hunter, and their associates. White House lawyers have previously rejected the subpoenas, arguing the probe is “illegitimate.”
A few months ago, this vote may not have passed. A handful of moderate Republicans had voiced skepticism about whether there was enough evidence to kick off an impeachment investigation. Now, retiring Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado is the only Republican who has signaled his opposition to formalizing the inquiry. And moderates, like Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, say they will vote in favor of the inquiry to allow for subpoenas to be enforced.
Republicans hope to depose Hunter Biden this morning, but it is unclear if he will show up. If he…
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