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Special Counsel David Weiss, the lead prosecutor in the Hunter Biden investigation, testified that he requested special attorney authority in spring 2022 but was denied by the Main DOJ. Weiss clarified that he was not blocked from bringing charges or taking necessary steps in the investigation. The transcript of his closed-door testimony revealed that the DOJ initially denied his special attorney status and directed him to go through politically appointed US attorneys to charge Hunter Biden. Weiss also confirmed that Biden-appointed U.S. Attorneys declined to partner with him, stating he would only seek partnership if charges were being considered. Several sources, including Jim Jordan and NBC News, reported on Weiss' testimony, with conflicting claims about his authority. Senator Ted Cruz accused Weiss of protecting the Biden family and allowing the statute of limitations to expire on Hunter's business dealings.