"Republicans React to Hunter Biden's Defiance and Emotional Public Comments"

House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, dismissed Republican threats to advance contempt of Congress charges against Hunter Biden, stating that Biden has conducted himself differently than past witnesses. Raskin highlighted the contrast between Biden's refusal to testify in a closed session and the outright refusals of other witnesses, such as Steve Bannon and Jim Jordan, in the January 6 committee. Raskin argued that Biden had substantially complied with the committee's requests and expressed a desire to cooperate. He also noted that the GOP's allegations against President Biden have been light on detail, making it difficult for the White House to respond. Raskin emphasized that Democrats are not acting as Hunter Biden's defense lawyers but are focused on oversight and defense of democratic institutions.