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US Reps to open Biden impeachment inquiry, says McCarthy

The House of Representatives in the United States will open a formal impeachment inquiry about President Joe Biden, the most senior Republican member, Kevin McCarthy, has said.
McCarthy said the inquiry would focus on “allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption” against Mr. Biden.
Republicans have been investigating the president since they took control of the House in January and the hearings have found no concrete evidence of misconduct by Mr. Biden.
They have, however, shed more light on business dealings by the president’s only surviving son Hunter Biden, which Republicans say are questionable and on Mr. Biden’s knowledge of his son’s activities.
This is the first move in a political process that could result in an impeachment vote in the House of Representatives.
If that is approved by a simple majority, a trial in the US Senate could follow.
In a brief statement at the US Capitol, Mr. McCarthy said there were “serious and credible” allegations involving the president’s conduct.
“Taken together, these allegations paint a picture of a culture of corruption,” he said.
Hunter Biden is currently under federal investigation for possible tax crimes related to his foreign business interests.

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