"Key Details from Special Counsel Hur's Testimony and GOP Clashes: A Summary"

The White House faced a political problem when a special counsel report questioned President Joe Biden's memory regarding the date of his son Beau's death, but a transcript of the interview revealed that Biden did recall the specific date, although he briefly wondered about the year. Biden's emotional response during a press conference was defended by his aides as reflecting the importance of reflecting on how his son's death had affected his decision making. The special counsel, Robert Hur, defended his report's discussion of Biden's memory as necessary and accurate, while the White House spokesman explained Biden's emotional reaction as stemming from the pain of his loss. The episode sheds new light on a politically and personally sensitive moment in Biden's term, as it threatened his ability to assure voters of his fitness for office.