Key takeaways:
- Special counsel Weiss appeared voluntarily to testify about the scope of his authority.
- Weiss told lawmakers he had full authority to pursue criminal charges against Hunter Biden.
- Weiss’s testimony provides insight into the scope of the investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
In a statement released Monday, Weiss’s spokesperson Wyn Hornbuckle said the special counsel was appearing voluntarily to testify about the scope of his authority. According to a copy of Weiss’s opening statement obtained by CBS News, he told lawmakers that he had full authority to pursue criminal charges against Hunter Biden.
The special counsel’s appearance before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee is an unusual move, as Weiss declined to provide any information that could impede the ongoing investigation.
The testimony comes as Republicans have intensified their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings. It is unclear what information Weiss provided to the committee, but his appearance marks the first time a special counsel has answered questions from congressional investigators before concluding a probe.
The House Judiciary Committee has been investigating Hunter Biden’s business dealings since the start of the year, and Weiss’s testimony could provide further insight into the scope of the investigation. It is unclear when the special counsel’s report will be released.
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