US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy says committees will gather evidence of possible financial misconduct by US President Joe Biden.
McCarthy says there is a "culture of corruption" surrounding the Biden family.US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he is directing a committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family's business dealings.
McCarthy said outside the Speaker's office at the Capitol: "These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption, and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives," The announcement comes as the Republican leader faces mounting pressure from conservatives in his party to take action against Biden while he also is struggling to pass legislation needed to avoid a federal government shutdown at the end of the month.Fellow Republicans oppose inquiry
Several Republican lawmakers oppose the effort. The White House called it "extreme politics at its worst".
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