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Day of the Hunter — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending January 12, 2024

By Chris Hale
Posted January 12, 2024 at 4:07pm

New year, same old sniping! Especially in the House, where Republicans held markups to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. The president’s son made a surprise appearance, and the chaos that ensued highlights the first Congressional Hits and Misses of 2024.

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