Share this @internewscast.com

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday subpoenaed a top deputy to the special counsel investigating Hunter Biden as part of the Republican impeachment inquiry into the president.

Lesley Wolf, a top prosecutor from the office of the U.S. attorney for Delaware, David Weiss, was asked to appear for testimony before the GOP-led committee on Dec. 7 in a subpoena reviewed by NBC News. Weiss, a Trump appointee, was named special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation in August.

In a letter accompanying the subpoena, committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said that Wolf was “directly involved in that office’s investigation of Hunter Biden” and that the probe “deviated from standard investigative procedures,” two IRS whistleblowers testified.

Given her role in the Biden investigation, Jordan said in the letter obtained by NBC News, Wolf is “uniquely situated” to advance the panel’s impeachment inquiry.

Wolf and a spokesperson for the Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday night.

The interview request comes months after Biden’s plea deal with federal prosecutors unraveled when the presiding judge in the case raised concerns about its terms.

Weiss, who had requested and was granted special counsel status following the failed plea deal, is overseeing Biden’s indictment on gun charges.

Weiss took part in a closed-door voluntary interview this month with the Republican-led Judiciary Committee, telling the panel that he was not thwarted from advancing charges against the president’s son after IRS whistleblowers publicly testified that Weiss told investigators that he lacked authority to bring charges in the case.

Jordan has issued a series of subpoenas tied to the impeachment inquiry, casting a wide net that has included Biden family members and other administration officials.

White House counsel Richard Sauber demanded the withdrawal of those subpoenas last week, calling them “unjustified” and describing the impeachment inquiry as “illegitimate.”

Ali Vitali reported from Washington and Zoë Richards from New York.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
China experimenting with brain-computer interfaces in global race for AI dominance: report

China Testing Brain-Computer Interfaces to Lead in AI Competition: Report

China is reportedly working to cognitively merge humans with machines as part…
Mugshot of Martha Lucia Zapata-Echeverri.

Disney Visitor Accused of Child Abuse After Allegedly Pushing Teen for Better Parade View, Causing ‘Nail Marks’

A DISNEY World visitor has been hit with a child abuse charge…
Ex-MLB draft pick Brian Grant accused of murdering North Carolina locksmith

Former MLB Draft Pick Brian Grant Charged with Murdering North Carolina Locksmith

A former MLB draft pick was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly murdering…
Black and white photo of Georgia Harry posing in front of a neon wing backdrop.

A 26-year-old woman tragically passes away after tumbling down stairs at a downtown bar while heading to the restroom with a friend.

A 26-YEAR-OLD woman has died after falling down a flight of stairs…
Ukrainians protest law they say weakens anti-corruption agencies

Ukrainians Rally Against Law Believed to Undermine Anti-Corruption Efforts

The legislation tightens government oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies. Critics say…
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump can represent himself at trial, judge says

Judge Allows Man Accused of Trying to Assassinate Trump to Represent Himself at Trial

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a…
Newly released documents reveal Idaho killer's disturbing behavior before campus murders

Recently Released Documents Expose Disturbing Actions of Idaho Killer Prior to Campus Murders

University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, 20, and Xana Kernodle, also 20,…
Fisherman found Wisconsin grad student face down in Mississippi River days after mysterious disappearance

Missing Wisconsin Student Found in Mississippi River by Fisherman After Days of Searching

Fresh insights are surfacing regarding the tragic morning when Wisconsin graduate student…
Jazz Great Chuck Mangione, Dead at 84

Legendary Jazz Musician Chuck Mangione Passes Away at 84

Renowned jazz musician and two-time Grammy Award recipient, Chuck Mangione, passed away…
Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell to see how feds meeting plays out amid subpoena: brother

Ghislaine Maxwell Will Wait for Results of Federal Meeting Regarding Subpoena, Says Her Brother

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to meet with Ghislaine…
Trump visiting Fed in escalation of campaign to pressure Powell to cut rates

Trump Visits Federal Reserve to Intensify Campaign for Powell to Lower Interest Rates

While previous presidents have criticized the Fed’s decisions, Trump’s sustained campaign is…
Burned-out building after a Russian attack.

Black Sea Conflict Intensifies: Russia and Ukraine Target Major Resorts Following Unsuccessful Peace Talks

A NEW front in Vladimir Putin’s bloody war erupted as Ukraine and…