"House GOP Unites with McCarthy on Biden Impeachment Battle"

House Republicans, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, are grappling with the dilemma of whether to pursue impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden. McCarthy cautioned his members during a closed-door GOP meeting that an impeachment inquiry would only be launched if there is sufficient evidence to justify it. While some conservatives are eager to impeach Biden, McCarthy must also consider the vulnerability of Republican members in pro-Biden districts. The GOP is currently in the "investigation" phase, examining various allegations against the president, but has not yet found a smoking gun. Swing-district Republicans are cautious about impeachment, preferring to continue investigations before deciding on a formal inquiry. The pressure to navigate a potential impeachment inquiry also extends to Biden's Cabinet members. Democrats argue that impeaching Biden on weak grounds would be political retribution. McCarthy denies flirting with impeachment to appease the right flank of his conference.
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