House Republicans launch Biden impeachment inquiry investigate Hunter Biden business dealings

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden, directing three House committees to investigate Biden's alleged involvement in his son Hunter's foreign business dealings. No Republican has presented evidence that Biden took official actions to benefit Hunter's business partners. Democrats and independent fact-checkers describe the inquiry as a political strategy to counter Trump's own legal troubles and mobilize the base. In December 2023, McCarthy's successor Mike Johnson continues the inquiry. The inquiry ultimately produces no articles of impeachment. In tandem, House Republicans impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas in February 2024 in a separate action.