"AG Garland Appoints Special Counsel to Oversee Hunter Biden Probe"

U.S. Attorney David Weiss has been appointed as a special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee the ongoing investigation into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Weiss, who was already leading the probe, will also handle any other matters that arise from the investigation. The announcement came shortly before prosecutors revealed that plea negotiations with Hunter Biden's team on tax charges had fallen apart, indicating that the case is now expected to go to trial. This appointment reinforces the Department of Justice's commitment to independence and accountability in sensitive matters.