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As Democrats near control of Congress, the White House is preparing a legal playbook: briefing aides, expanding executive privilege to include private advisers, and building a team led by White House counsel Will Scharf to defend against subpoenas and investigations, aided by a DOJ memo on privilege that could broaden protection for presidential communications.
First lady Jill Biden criticized congressional Republicans for being "cruel" to her stepson Hunter Biden, citing their treatment of him during investigations into his alleged criminal activity. Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee hearing before exiting as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene began speaking. The investigation focuses on Hunter's overseas business dealings and alleged influence-peddling schemes. House panels have voted to advance contempt charges against Hunter, and the full House is expected to vote on referring the charge to the Justice Department.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who has faced criticism over allegations he lied about his campaign last year, has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for reelection in New York's 3rd congressional district in 2024. The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating Santos over allegations about his 2022 midterm campaign, and a former roommate has accused him of masterminding a 2017 credit card skimming operation in Seattle. Santos has resisted calls to resign but did step down from his House committee seats at the end of January.