Special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter

Joe Biden's lad Hunter volition present beryllium investigated by a peculiar counsel with further powers, the US lawyer wide has announced.

Merrick Garland has granted further powers to David Weiss, the authoritative who has already filed transgression charges successful the case.

A plea woody connected the taxation fraud and weapon charges against the president's lad collapsed earlier this month.

Republicans person pushed for an enquiry into Hunter Biden's concern dealings.

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