Hunter Biden Special Counsel Faces Obstacles in Congressional Testimony

Special Counsel David Weiss, leading the federal probe into Hunter Biden, told congressional investigators that he had the necessary authorities to pursue criminal charges against the president's son in any district, but he ultimately did not seek or receive final authorization. Weiss testified that he explored bringing charges against Hunter Biden in Washington, D.C., or California, but officials instructed him to first follow the conventional process of partnering with prosecutors in those districts. The U.S. attorneys in those districts declined to partner with Weiss, but he emphasized that his investigation was not blocked. The reasons behind his initial decisions and why he ultimately sought special counsel status remain unclear. Republican-led congressional investigations are examining whether senior officials obstructed or disrupted the Hunter Biden investigation.