Lawmakers clash over Hunter Biden inquiry in shadow of father's presidential campaign

House lawmakers squabbled for hours, hurling accusations of lying and Russian subversion, but broke no new ground about Hunter Biden’s overseas business deals at a hearing that is part of the impeachment inquiry against his father, President Joe Biden.

Hunter Biden boycotted the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing after testifying at a closed-door deposition. So did his business associate, Devon Archer. That left three witnesses, who each had their credibility challenged, including one who served time in prison − and one who testified from prison.

Republicans threatened to recommend the Justice Department investigate criminal charges against witnesses in the inquiry. Lawmakers accused Hunter Biden and the president’s brother, James Biden, of committing perjury in their depositions.