"Controversy Surrounding Hunter Biden's Finances Continues"

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland denied allegations that the Justice Department hindered the investigation into President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's tax charges. Garland said that U.S. Attorney David Weiss was given complete authority to make charging decisions on his own. Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges and enter into a pretrial diversion program to avoid facing a more serious felony count. Republicans have criticized the charging decision, calling it a sweetheart deal that will likely allow the younger Biden to avoid prison time.