WASHINGTON−House Republicans held their first marathon impeachment inquiry hearing Thursday, fueled by allegations President Joe Biden has financially benefited from his family’s foreign business dealings.
GOP lawmakers have long targeted Hunter Biden’s work overseas. But while investigators have produced evidence revealing the president’s son and his associates made millions from the affairs, they have yet to share concrete evidence showing the president personally benefited from those dealings.
During the hearing, Republicans sought to link the president to his family finances and explain why a formal impeachment inquiry provides the right resources for lawmakers investigating. But Democrats accused their colleagues across the aisle of simply not having the evidence to move forward.
And while the four witnesses called to the hearing didn’t say Republicans should hit the brakes on an impeachment inquiry, they did caution that they didn’t see reason to remove Biden from office.
Here’s what you need to know.
Republican and Democratic leaders make their last pitch
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., made their final arguments to Americans across the country at the end of their first impeachment inquiry hearing.
Comer defended House Republicans’ efforts, saying lawmakers need additional time and resources for their investigation. He vowed to subpoena bank records from Hunter Biden and James Biden, Joe Biden’s brother, on Thursday.
The Republican lawmaker also…
