Congress Takes Step to Hold Hunter Biden in Contempt

Published on January 10, 2024

Members of Congress on Jan. 10 approved a report and resolution that recommends holding President Joe Biden’s son in contempt. A U.S. House of Representatives panel voted approve the report and resolution, which says that Hunter Biden, 53, violated federal law by refusing to appear for a deposition behind closed doors. The vote was along party lines. No Republicans voted no and no Democrats voted yes. Republicans currently control the lower chamber, so have more members on each panel. The full House is set to take up the matter at some point in the future. Mr. Biden declined to sit for a transcribed interview in December 2023, insisting he would only answer questions in public....