Garland denies Hunter probe obstacles, won’t say if he’s talked with Weiss

Attorney General Merrick Garland insisted to lawmakers Wednesday that the Hunter Biden investigation never faced obstacles from President Biden’s Justice Department — but refused to say whether he’s spoken to special counsel David Weiss or anyone else about the sprawling probe.

Under questioning from Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee, the AG repeatedly claimed he had stuck to his vow before the Senate not to get involved in the five-year-old investigation of the first son for potential violations of anti-corruption, tax, lobbying and weapons laws.

“Can you tell us about any briefings or discussions you personally...