The collapse of a plea deal and the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden mean the president could face political fallout for months to come.
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Garland Appoints Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Inquiry
The attorney general said he decided to elevate David C. Weiss after the prosecutor informed him that the powers of a special counsel were necessary to continue the investigation.
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What Does Naming Weiss Special Counsel in the Hunter Biden Case Do?
Special counsel status essentially formalizes a degree of independence the prosecutor already had.
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Do You Know a Politically Motived Prosecution When You See One?
Even if the subject is a politically powerful person or the outcome of a trial could have a political impact, that doesn’t necessarily mean the action itself is political.
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Republicans in Congress Seek to Block Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal
The chairman of the Ways and Means Committee filed a brief in federal court saying the plea agreement for the president’s son had been tainted by political interference.