US House Republicans ready vote to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry

December 13, 2023 6:08 AM EST

WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote as soon as Wednesday to formalize its impeachment inquiry of Democratic President Joe Biden, whose son Hunter Biden has been called to testify.

House Republicans allege that Biden and his family improperly profited from decisions the elder Biden participated in while serving as vice president from 2009-17. Their probe focuses closely on the business dealings of the younger Biden, and it is not clear if he will appear.

The White House has denied wrongdoing and dismissed the probe as politically motivated ahead of the 2024 presidential election, in which Republican Donald Trump, the only U.S. president to be impeached twice, is the leading contender to take on Biden. Trump was acquitted by the Senate both times.

House Republicans are pushing ahead with a plan to vote on the matter before leaving for a three-week holiday break on Thursday, even as other legislative questions including a bill on border security, whether to provide additional aid to Ukraine and Israel and how to fund the government past early February remain unaddressed.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-republicans-ready-vote-formalize-biden-impeachment-inquiry-2023-12-13/

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U.S. House of Representatives: Morning Hour

The House plans to consider a resolution to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?532392-1/morning-hour

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U.S. Senate: Senate Session

The Senate will continue work on the final version of the 2024 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA).

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Digital Copyright Piracy: Protecting American Consumers, Workers, and Creators

House Judiciary Committee

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Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Picture Association; former Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office

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Matthew Schruers, President, Computer and Communications Industry Association; Co-founder and Board Chair, Digital Trust and Safety Partnership

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Richard Gladstein, Academy Award nominated Producer; Executive Director, Brooklyn College Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema; President and Founder, FilmColony

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Riché McKnight, General Counsel, Ultimate Fighting Championship; Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Co-Head of Litigation, Endeavor

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116671

https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/digital-copyright-piracy-protecting-american-consumers-workers-and

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Oversight of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Modal Perspectives

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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The Honorable Carlos Monje, Undersecretary of Transportation for Policy, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, United States Department of Transportation

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The Honorable Shailen Bhatt, Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, United States Department of Transportation

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The Honorable Nuria Fernandez, Administrator Federal Transit Administration, United States Department of Transportation

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The Honorable Robin Hutcheson, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, United States Department of Transportation

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Ms. Ann Carlson, Acting Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, United States Department of Transportation

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116586

https://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=407032

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82gSSJKejXM

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Transportation Dept. Officials Testify on Infrastructure Law

Transportation Department officials testify on oversight of infrastructure investment during a hearing before a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee .

https://www.c-span.org/video/?532397-1/transportation-dept-officials-testify-infrastructure-law

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Recruiting Shortfalls and Growing Mistrust: Perceptions of the US Military

House Armed Services Committee

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WITNESSES:

The Honorable Ashish S. Vazirani

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness

Department of Defense

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The Honorable Agnes Schaefer

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower & Reserve Affairs

Department of the Army

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The Honorable Franklin R. Parker

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower & Reserve Affairs

Department of the Navy

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The Honorable Alex Wagner

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower & Reserve Affairs

Department of the Air Force

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https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2023-12-13/

https://armedservices.house.gov/hearings/mlp-hearing-recruiting-shortfalls-and-growing-mistrust-perceptions-us-military

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIngXajW_wQ

Rep. Byron Donalds: "Hunter Biden is not bigger than anybody else

The Post Millennial Live

38 minutes ago

https://rumble.com/v411n3f-rep.-byron-donalds-hunter-biden-is-not-bigger-than-anybody-else.html

Hunter Biden sold father to the 'highest bidder': Rep. Nancy Mace

MariaBartiromo

25 minutes ago

https://rumble.com/v411pfj-hunter-biden-sold-father-to-the-highest-bidder-rep.-nancy-mace.html

https://rumble.com/v411pfj-hunter-biden-sold-father-to-the-highest-bidder-rep.-nancy-mace.html

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Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Biden's Attack on Worker Free Choice and Economic Growth

House Education and the Workforce Committee

https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116672

https://edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=409651

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWj-vb1VwNc

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House Members Speak to Reporters About Biden Investigation

Congressional Democrats speak to reporters about the GOP investigation into President Biden and Hunter Biden’s willingness to testify in public instead of a closed-door deposition.

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President Biden Delivers Remarks at a Meeting of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council

The White House

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

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President Biden Remarks at National Infrastructure Advisory Council Meeting

President Biden gives remarks at a meeting of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.

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Department Press Briefing with Spokesperson Matthew Miller

Department of State

https://www.state.gov/todays-briefing-schedule/

https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33465

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Vice President Harris Remarks on Gun Violence Prevention

Vice President Harris delivers remarks at a meeting of state legislators on advancing administration’s efforts to combat gun violence.

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Rep. Raskin News Conference Ahead of Biden Impeachment Inquiry Vote

Oversight Committee Ranking Member Rep. Raskin (D-MD) and others speak with reporters ahead of the President Biden impeachment inquiry vote.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?532402-1/rep-raskin-news-conference-ahead-biden-impeachment-inquiry-vote

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby

The White House

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpdlEpIz2s0

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White House Daily Briefing

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefs reporters and responds to questions on the Biden administration’s policy agenda. She is joined by NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?532407-1/white-house-daily-briefing