House Republicans stand firm on their decision to vote on holding Hunter Biden in contempt, raising the stakes in a legal standoff. The latest twist in this saga reveals a potential closed-door interview as Republicans prepare to issue new subpoenas. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s announcement during a conference call adds a layer of suspense, hinting at the possibility of reaching a deal for an interview, thereby averting a contempt vote scheduled for Thursday.
In the latest developments surrounding Hunter Biden’s contempt vote, House Republicans are poised to intensify their pursuit of a closed-door interview. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s declaration, made during a conference call, underscores the determination of Republicans to proceed with the contempt vote unless an agreement for an interview is reached with Biden’s legal team.
This move follows a surprising U-turn by Hunter Biden’s legal team, signaling their willingness to participate in a closed-door deposition if new subpoenas are issued by Republicans. The stage is set for a high-stakes confrontation, with a contempt vote already on the House schedule for Thursday. Both the Judiciary and Oversight Committees have passed reports and resolutions recommending contempt after Biden skipped a closed-door deposition last month.
The crux of the issue revolves around Biden’s preference for a public hearing, expressing concerns about selective leaks of his testimony. Republicans face the challenge of achieving near unity to make a referral to the Justice Department for contempt of Congress. With several GOP lawmakers yet to decide on their vote and some dealing with absences, the Republicans’ thinnest of majorities, especially during the absence of Rep. Hal Rogers, adds an element of uncertainty to the proceedings.
While Scalise’s commitment to the contempt vote is firm “for now,” there remains a glimmer of hope for a resolution. If negotiations succeed in securing a closed-door deposition, the floor vote might be canceled, offering a potential off-ramp in this legal showdown.
Oversight Committee Chair James Comer and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan have escalated the situation by sending a letter to Hunter Biden’s legal team, expressing their intent to issue new subpoenas for a closed-door testimony. The letter acknowledges Biden’s newfound willingness to testify under subpoena and offers a compromise for a deposition on a new date in the coming weeks.
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