The House Rules Committee met today to prepare a contempt of Congress citation for Hunter Biden, who has defied a subpoena to appear before a Congressional deposition. Despite inclement weather causing the House to cancel votes, the meeting was still scheduled for 4 pm ET. However, the Committee postponed the plan as they believe progress is being made in negotiations following an exchange of letters on January 12 and January 14. The House Oversight Committee spokesperson confirmed that discussions are underway between committee staff and Hunter Biden's lawyers to schedule his closed-door testimony. The Republicans have put a hold on the procedural vote for the contempt resolution while these negotiations continue behind the scenes.
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After Hunter Biden's latest press stunt fell flat, he's seemingly ready to comply in the House's impeachment inquiry. To be clear, if he tries to delay his deposition or pull another stunt, we can and will move forward with holding him in contempt. https://t.co/YNr9epFKNo
House GOP Whip Emmer on negotiations w Hunter Biden for testimony, delay in contempt vote: “If Hunter Biden tries to delay or pull another PR stunt we can and will move forward with holding him in contempt.”
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) on Hunter Biden: We have zero tolerance for his antics..if Hunter Biden tries to delay or hold another PR stunt, we will move forward with contempt
The House has stopped moving forward with a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress after Biden’s lawyers and two House committees renewed conversations about scheduling a date for the president’s son to appear and testify. https://t.co/8RuPxlSsfw
Republicans pause Hunter Biden contempt push amid new talks for testimony https://t.co/to3v0BOe4l https://t.co/EQRVdwcPa6
“The charges in this case are not trumped up or because of former President Trump." NEW: Hunter Biden’s Attempt to Blame Donald Trump for His Prosecution Backfires Spectacularly in Court https://t.co/0UwxF4F8Qw
No special treatment if your last name is Biden. Hunter Biden WILL be held accountable! https://t.co/XAcFApMjbW
House trying to get deal to bring in Hunter Biden for a deposition https://t.co/uTtRcIr1SF
Hunter Biden played the House GOP like a fiddle. He showed up, did a press conference, and left. Then he walked out on Republicans during a hearing. The absolute state of the GOP. https://t.co/flmoitaaYF
Hunter Biden played the House GOP like a fiddle. He showed up, did a press conference, and left. Then he walked out on Republicans during a hearing. The absolute stare of the GOP. https://t.co/uOL9W83s0c
House Republicans are backing off of a contempt charge for Hunter Biden, according to POLITICO. https://t.co/i4wckmq31z
Republicans pause effort to hold Hunter Biden in contempt, say they are talking with his attorneys https://t.co/BC3I3Jnpvp https://t.co/7ZnNyrBf08
1) From colleague Kelly Phares. Rules Cmte chair Cole; The Rules Committee will not be taking up testimony today on two reports to accompany resolutions recommending the house hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress.
Republicans POSTPONE procedural vote on Hunter Biden contempt of Congress resolution as negotiations for his closed-door testimony continues behind the scenes https://t.co/HStWGNYcbH https://t.co/VeHyNBdsOE
WATCH LIVE: House Rules Committee holds hearing on Hunter Biden contempt charges https://t.co/DHcomALZ4b
NEW: House Oversight Committee Spokesperson “Following an exchange of letters between the parties on January 12 and January 14, staff for the committees and lawyers for Hunter Biden are working to schedule Hunter Biden’s appearance. Negotiations are ongoing this afternoon, and in…
Hunter Biden and House GOP in negotiations for his testimony in impeachment probe https://t.co/v4LrmTuOEw
A) House Oversight Committee Spokesperson on status of Hunter Biden negotiations: Following an exchange of letters between the parties on January 12 and January 14, staff for the committees and lawyers for Hunter Biden are working to schedule Hunter Biden’s appearance.
1) Fox is told that the House Rules Committee postponed its plan today to prepare the Hunter Biden contempt of Congress citations for the floor later this week “because they believe they are making progress.”
Hunter Biden defied a lawful Congressional subpoena when he refused to show up to a @GOPOversight deposition. The Bidens are not above the law. Hunter must be held in contempt of Congress. https://t.co/qRVFUJ8muy
Rules Committee meeting to prep Hunter Biden contempt of Congress citation still on for 4 pm et, despite House canceling votes today due to weather
House Rules Cmte to meet today to prep contempt of Congress citation for Hunter Biden for defying a subpoena