"Biden dismisses impeachment inquiry, accuses Republicans of government shutdown agenda"

President Joe Biden dismisses the House Republicans' impeachment inquiry, suggesting that they want to shut down the government. Biden stated that he is focused on addressing the concerns of the American people and criticized the impeachment probe as a political move. The inquiry, initiated by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, centers around the business dealings of Biden's son, Hunter. The White House has denied any involvement by Joe Biden in his son's affairs, and Republicans have yet to produce substantial evidence of wrongdoing. McCarthy's decision to pursue impeachment has not appeased conservative lawmakers, who are pushing for reduced federal spending and risking a government shutdown.