McCarthy Pushes for Biden Impeachment Inquiry Amid Conservative Pressure

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has directed House committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, focusing on allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption, particularly regarding Hunter Biden's business dealings. McCarthy's move comes amid pressure from hard-right members of the Republican caucus. However, House Republicans have not presented direct evidence of President Biden benefiting from his son's business dealings. The White House criticized McCarthy's action as "extreme politics," while Congressional Democrats called it baseless. McCarthy's announcement received support from some leading Republicans, who believe an impeachment inquiry based on existing investigations is a logical next step.