Hunter Biden Special Counsel David Weiss Denies Being Hindered in Investigation Amid Impeachment Inquiry

Claims of political bias and concerns about authority level cast a shadow over special counsel's closed-door hearings.

Special Counsel David Weiss testified before the Judiciary Committee to address allegations that his probe into Hunter Biden was influenced by politics. He denied being hindered from pursuing charges in his investigation and defended his authority level.
Republicans, however, insisted on claiming that Weiss had sought and been denied increased authority in the past. Democrats criticized the hearing as a waste of time and a misinformation exercise.
Weiss's testimony is seen as unprecedented, as special counsels rarely speak before the conclusion of their investigations. However, he felt the need to address false allegations from the GOP about interference in his probe.
Two Biden-appointed US attorneys confirmed having declined to assist Weiss with charges, fueling speculations of bias. Weiss maintained that his decision-making authority wasn't interfered with.
Weiss's testimony also highlighted that statutes of limitations on tax crimes for 2014 and 2015 related to Hunter Biden have lapsed. Weiss is still expected to bring other tax charges against Hunter Biden.