FBI testimony casts doubt on allegations of politicization in Hunter Biden tax probe

An FBI agent involved in the Hunter Biden investigation disputed claims by IRS whistleblowers that prosecutors were prevented from pursuing tax charges.
The agent stated that U.S. Attorney David Weiss had full authority over the case, contradicting allegations he said otherwise.
Weiss was eventually granted special counsel status amid frustrations over the investigation's slow pace in bringing charges.
Whistleblowers provided handwritten notes claiming Weiss said he wasn't the sole decision-maker on charges.
The agent testified politics did not influence the probe, though acknowledged Biden's ties complicated the investigation.