James Biden, the brother of President Joe Biden, is scheduled to participate in a closed-door transcribed interview next month, signaling a new phase in the Republicans' impeachment inquiry.

This move follows the recent questioning of several Biden family members and associates, including Mervyn Yan, Rob Walker, and Eric Schwerin, while Joey Langston and Tony Bobulinski are slated for interviews in February.

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— Steven J Gross (@calistevenj) January 31, 2024

The controversy

House Oversight Chairman James Comer expressed anticipation for James Biden's forthcoming testimony. The focus of Republicans centers on two checks totaling $200,000 and $40,000 from James to Joe, characterized as 'loan repayments.' Republicans assert that these funds are connected to 'laundered money' with ties to China.

In tandem with James Biden, Hunter Biden, the president's son, is set for a closed-door deposition on February 28.

This decision comes after a series of exchanges between top Republicans, including Comer and Jim Jordan, and Hunter's attorney Abbe Lowell. Hunter's previous refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena led to a dramatic appearance outside the Capitol, where he criticized Republicans and advocated for a public forum for his testimony.

Hunter's situation

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter's business dealings and the GOP impeachment investigation, his unconventional tactics on Capitol Hill garnered widespread attention.

Despite facing a contempt of Congress charge, the deposition for Hunter has been postponed indefinitely, with negotiations still underway. His surprise appearance during the hearing, marked by a brief and confrontational encounter, intensified the scrutiny surrounding the president's son.

Recent revelations suggest that Hunter Biden is working on a top-secret documentary to address his struggles with crack cocaine addiction and financial challenges.

Impeachment moves ahead

The impeachment inquiry continues to be a focal point for Republicans, who are exploring potential connections between President Joe Biden and his son's business dealings.

The closed-door interviews are part of the broader Republican efforts to scrutinize financial transactions within the Biden family, specifically examining whether these dealings involve illicit funds tied to foreign entities.

As the impeachment probe advances, Republicans aim to establish the extent of any financial improprieties and their potential implications for the Biden administration.

The dynamics within the Biden family and their financial transactions have become a contentious political issue, with Republicans leveraging these investigations to question the transparency and integrity of the president's family.

The upcoming closed-door sessions with James and Hunter Biden are expected to provide additional insights into the complex web of financial transactions and relationships under scrutiny by Republicans.