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U.S. Attorney David Weiss speaks during a press conference on May 3, 2018, at his district office in Wilmington, Del. The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation is expected to testify before a Congressional committee behind closed doors as a GOP probe into the Justice Department’s handling of the case continues to unfold. In a rare step, David Weiss is set to appear for a transcribed interview before members of the House Judiciary Committee on Nov. 7, 2023, sources told The Associated Press Friday on the condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door appearance. (Suchat Pederson/The News Journal via AP, File)

Special counsel bristles at Biden’s explanation for why he pardoned son Hunter

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, center, accompanied by his attorney Abbe Lowell, right, sit in the front row at a House Oversight Committee hearing as Republicans are taking the first step toward holding him in contempt of Congress, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty in tax fraud case

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

U.S. Attorney David Weiss, leaves the interview with members of the House Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Washington. The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation is testifying behind closed doors as a GOP probe into the Justice Department's handling of the case continues to unfold. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Hunter Biden prosecutor was denied special attorney authority

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

U.S. Attorney David Weiss departs for a break during a transcribed interview before members of the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Washington. The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation is testifying behind closed doors as a GOP probe into the Justice Department's handling of the case continues to unfold. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Tight-lipped special counsel David Weiss interviewed in House probe

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

U.S. Attorney David Weiss speaks during a press conference on May 3, 2018, at his district office in Wilmington, Del. The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation is expected to testify before a Congressional committee behind closed doors as a GOP probe into the Justice Department’s handling of the case continues to unfold. In a rare step, David Weiss is set to appear for a transcribed interview before members of the House Judiciary Committee on Nov. 7, 2023, sources told The Associated Press Friday on the condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door appearance. (Suchat Pederson/The News Journal via AP, File)

Special counsel in the Hunter Biden case testifying before lawmakers in ‘unprecedented step’

By Farnoush Amiri and Lindsay Whitehurst - Associated Press

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation is expected to testify before a Congressional committee behind closed doors as a GOP probe into the Justice Department’s handling of the case continues to unfold. In a rare step, David Weiss is set to appear for transcribed interview before members of the House Judiciary Committee on Nov. 7, sources told The Associated Press Friday on the condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door appearance. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

U.S. attorney who refused to help prosecute Hunter Biden in California blamed limited resources

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

U.S. Attorney David Weiss speaks during a press conference on May 3, 2018, at his district office in Wilmington, Del. The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation is expected to testify before a Congressional committee behind closed doors as a GOP probe into the Justice Department’s handling of the case continues to unfold. In a rare step, David Weiss is set to appear for a transcribed interview before members of the House Judiciary Committee on Nov. 7, 2023, sources told The Associated Press Friday on the condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door appearance. (Suchat Pederson/The News Journal via AP, File)

Hunter Biden prosecutor wasn’t blocked from bringing California charges, US attorney tells Congress

By Lindsay Whitehurst - Associated Press

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation is expected to testify before a Congressional committee behind closed doors as a GOP probe into the Justice Department’s handling of the case continues to unfold. In a rare step, David Weiss is set to appear for transcribed interview before members of the House Judiciary Committee on Nov. 7, sources told The Associated Press Friday on the condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door appearance. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Special counsel in Hunter Biden probe to appear for closed-door congressional testimony

By Lindsay Whitehurst and Farnoush Amiri - Associated Press

U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves for the District of Columbia, with Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson, right, speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Justice Department in Washington. The Justice Department says British American Tobacco has agreed to a $629 million settlement to resolve allegations that it did illegal business with North Korea. In addition, federal prosecutors disclosed a cigarette trafficking scheme that raised money for North Korea's nuclear weapons program, announcing charges against three men — a North Korean banker and two Chinese facilitators. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

U.S. attorney who was a Biden campaign adviser insists he didn’t block Hunter Biden prosecution

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, arguing that two agents violated his right to privacy when they publicly aired his tax information as they pressed claims that a federal investigation into him had been improperly handled. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Hunter Biden vulnerable to federal charges for unpaid taxes from his $1M-a-year job in Ukraine

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

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Letter to the editor: House must question Weiss under oath

Attorney General Merrick Garland appears before a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Garland skirts House oversight questions about involvement in Hunter Biden probe: ‘Don’t recollect’

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Attorney General Merrick Garland is sworn in as he appears before a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AG Garland claims deliberate ignorance of Hunter Biden investigation, plain ignorance of other cases

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden, and his son Hunter Biden arrive at Fort McNair, Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Washington. The Biden's are returning from Camp David. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Hunter Biden’s legal woes add to president’s reelection hurdles

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. House Republicans on Monday, Aug. 21, subpoenaed several FBI and IRS agents involved in the federal investigation into Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden as the party weighs whether to open an impeachment inquiry into the president this fall. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Hunter Biden is indicted on federal firearms charges in a long-running probe weeks after a plea deal

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

U.S. Attorney David Weiss speaks during a press conference on May 3, 2018, at his district office in Wilmington, Del. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election. Garland said he is naming David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president's son, as the special counsel. (Suchat Pederson/The News Journal via AP) **FILE**

Republican chairmen accuse DOJ of circumventing ‘rule of law,’ demand Weiss appointment docs

By Alex Miller - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday, Aug. 11, he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

House investigators subpoena IRS, FBI agents in expanding Hunter Biden probe

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

U.S. Attorney David Weiss speaks during a press conference on May 3, 2018, at his district office in Wilmington, Del. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election. Garland said he is naming David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president's son, as the special counsel. (Suchat Pederson/The News Journal via AP) **FILE**

White House hedges bets on whether Hunter Biden special counsel will implicate president

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

U.S. Attorney David Weiss speaks during a press conference on May 3, 2018, at his district office in Wilmington, Del. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election. Garland said he is naming David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president's son, as the special counsel. (Suchat Pederson/The News Journal via AP, File)

Weiss’ new job seen as ‘cover-up’ for Bidens; special counsel botched plea deal

By Ramsey Touchberry and Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

U.S. Attorney David Weiss speaks during a press conference on May 3, 2018, at his district office in Wilmington, Del. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election. Garland said he is naming David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president's son, as the special counsel. (Suchat Pederson/The News Journal via AP) **FILE**

The origins of special counsels, their powers and what to expect in the Hunter Biden probe

By Meg Kinnard - Associated Press