F.B.I. Agent Disputes Political Interference Claims in Hunter Biden Inquiry, House Republicans Accuse Attorneys of Intimidation

A high-ranking FBI agent, Thomas Sobocinski, has contradicted a key claim made by an IRS agent, Gary Shapley, who alleged political interference in the investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes. Sobocinski testified that the prosecutor overseeing the inquiry, David C. Weiss, never said he lacked full authority to pursue charges against Biden. This undermines the House Republicans' inquiry into the Biden administration. Sobocinski's testimony supports Weiss's assertion that he has never been denied the authority to bring charges. The conflicting accounts highlight the shaky evidence Republicans are relying on to build a case of corruption against the president and his family.