OnPolitics: House Oversight set to investigate Hunter Biden, laptop

House Republicans are kicking off a plethora of investigations this week, focusing on Hunter Biden.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Mon Feb 6 2023 Hi OnPolitics readers!  This week all eyes are on the Biden family, and we're not just talking about the president and the State of the Union. House Republicans are launching their investigations into President Joe Biden and his family this week as the House Oversight and Accountability Committee kicks off the plethora of probes with their Wednesday hearing about how Twitter blocked messages about Hunter Biden's laptop.  Why it matters: Hunter has long drawn ire from Republicans. Now that they control the House, Republicans can investigate Hunter and any potential attempts to influence the Biden administration through business dealings in Ukraine or China or the high-price sales of his paintings. 💻 Keep reading: Why Hunter Biden is laptop is a key focal point in the House Republicans investigation and what do they hope to gain from it?  What else is going on in Washington?  Short dispatches from our live blog for the political news enthusiast: • What's next for the Chinese surveillance balloon? The full U.S. Senate is set to get a classified briefing on the suspected Chinese spy balloon following days of political furor over its handling.  • Most Democrats don't want Biden to run again. A new poll shows that only 37% of Democrats say they want Biden to seek a second term. • Biden looks to reelection bid:  Biden's State of the Union address is expected to lay out his vision for the remaining two years in his presidency and also make the case for his reelection in 2024. 🚨 Stay updated: Follow along for the day's biggest headlines with our live blog, which is updated in real-time.  🏛️ The State of the Union is tomorrow (Tuesday): Here's what you can expect from Joe Biden's speech 👀 Like the new look of this newsletter? We have a new format to give you more political news each day! Not signed up? Get OnPolitics in your inbox here. Hunter Biden's paintings can cost $500K. The GOP wants to know why. Hunter Biden's art dealer says he'll be "one of the most consequential artists in this century." House Republicans are investigating his art sales. READ MORE State of the Union is Tuesday: Here's what to expect from Biden's speech President Joe Biden is expected to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the economy, crime and bipartisanship in his State of the Union address. READ MORE Is he running? 5 questions Biden will answer in the State of the Union Joe Biden's State of the Union speech is likely to draw his biggest audience of the year and provide a blueprint for the rest of his presidency. READ MORE DOD did not think the spy balloon from China was a military threat The Pentagon didn't shoot down the Chinese balloon as it approached Alaska in January because it did not pose a military threat , a top commander said. READ MORE Chinese spy balloon deepens political rift ahead of Biden's SOTU Democrats said Biden showed strength in taking down the balloon; Republicans said the incident reflected Biden weakness toward China. READ MORE Dems boost South Carolina, demote Iowa in 2024 primary calendar Democrats are giving South Carolina the first contest of 2024 and moving Nevada, Michigan and Georgia up in their presidential nominating schedule. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback