In an unexpected twist, Hunter Biden’s sweetheart plea deal fell apart last week.

After reaching a plea agreement with his father’s Department of Justice, Hunter was set to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor counts of failure to pay federal income taxes, as well as enter a pretrial diversion agreement regarding a separate charge of illegally owning a gun while being a drug user. Yet during his first court appearance last Wednesday, Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty after his preferential plea deal collapsed.

In short, Judge Maryellen Noreika did not accept the DOJ-Hunter plea agreement due to concerns about its constitutionality. Specifically, the judge was uncomfortable with the diversion agreement related to Hunter’s felony gun charge. She rejected the portion which would require her to determine whether charges should be brought against the President’s son if Hunter were to breach the diversion agreement. Judge Noreika ultimately believes such decisions should be made by the executive branch, not the judicial branch. 

Additionally, Judge Noreika had serious concerns regarding the scope of Hunter Biden’s immunity. Since prosecutors confirmed that Hunter is currently under active investigation, the judge was rightfully troubled with rubber stamping a deal that provides the President’s son with blanket immunity for potential future charges.

At every turn, Hunter Biden has received suspicious special treatment — treatment no other American would receive. Thankfully, Judge Noreika refused to turn a blind eye to the Department of Justice’s blatant two-tiered system of justice.

It’s simple: Our government should never tip the scales of justice, especially if your last name is Biden.

As this court battle continues, please know that House Republicans are continuing our important work of investigating the Biden family’s criminal behavior. Unlike the corrupt DOJ, the House Republican majority is unwavering in our commitment to uncover the truth and deliver accountability to the American people.

Earlier this month, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released an unclassified FBI-generated record describing an alleged criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian business executive. Grassley acquired the record, an FD-1023, via legally protected disclosures by Justice Department whistleblowers.

Now that this unclassified, lightly redacted document is public, I believe every American should read it to gain a better understanding of the severe criminal allegations against the sitting President of the United States. You may be pleased to know that the FD-1023 is now easily accessible through my website. Please read and share the FBI-generated form below, and don’t hesitate to contact my office if you have questions, comments, or concerns about its content.

On the latest “From Combat to Congress,” I deliver an update on the House’s progress in passing each of the twelve appropriations bills, recap DHS Secretary Mayorkas’ visit to Capitol Hill, and share my thoughts on launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

Click the video below for the full Washington update.

Last week, House Republicans passed our first appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill. This legislation makes important investments in our national defense and delivers on our promise to fully fund veterans’ programs.

Here are a few highlights:

• Fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits
• Fully funds VA programs, including the electronic health record modernization initiative 
• Provides $17.5 billion for military construction and service member family housing projects 
• Ensures our veterans are appropriately honored in our cemeteries and battle monuments
• Invests in the Pacific to deter China’s aggressive actions
• Prohibits taxpayer dollars from funding abortion services 
• Blocks funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training 
• Protects Americans against religious discrimination 
• Prohibits funding for transgender medications and procedures

As you may know, the City of Buford has faced an ongoing issue of trains parked on tracks within city limits for hours and hours. Trains have blocked railroad crossings for up to nearly 40 hours at a time for various reasons, hampering residents, visitors, and first responders' access to a safe and timely commute through the community.

Due to my serious concerns about this recurring problem, I recently facilitated a meeting between Buford City officials and Norfolk Southern representatives. I was very pleased that following our productive discussions, Norfolk Southern implemented an operational change to mitigate train-blocked crossings. This agreement swiftly executed a solution to alleviate anxieties, streamline operations, and improve living conditions for Buford residents and visitors. Enhancing the safety, well-being, and economic prosperity of Georgia’s Ninth District remains one of my top priorities, and I’m thankful to both Buford City officials and Norfolk Southern representatives for working with my team to achieve this pivotal goal.  

Last year, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith to serve as Special Counsel to investigate President Donald Trump. Yet in the months following Smith’s selection, several situations from his past have raised serious red flags. For starters, Jack Smith has a questionable history of political prosecutions, including the prosecution of former Republican Governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell — which was unanimously overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Additionally, Smith’s wife, Katy Chevigny, produced a documentary about former First Lady Michelle Obama and donated to then-candidate Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign. 

No wonder Attorney General Garland appointed Jack Smith to lead the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) sham witch hunt against President Trump! Smith’s past is riddled with liberal-leaning decisions and ties that clearly raise concerns about his ability to lead a legitimate and impartial investigation.

Notably, the Department of Justice is required to ensure that a Special Counsel candidate undergoes an appropriate background investigation and a detailed review of both ethics and conflicts of interest issues. Given the DOJ’s increased politicization and weaponization, as well as Jack Smith’s history of partisan influence, I joined several of my House Republican colleagues, led by Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), in demanding transparency on this matter. In a letter to Attorney General Garland, we requested all of the DOJ’s documents related to the review of Jack Smith’s conflicts of interest. I’m proud to join this effort, as I believe that it’s imperative that Congress unveils corruption within our federal agencies and restores the American people’s confidence in our justice system

Rep. Clyde Joins Fox Business to Discuss Biden Crime Family

Rep. Clyde Joins John Fredericks to Discuss the Biden Crime Family Syndicate

As you may know, lawmakers left Washington last week after wrapping up our July legislative session. We’re set to return to D.C. after Labor Day to resume important committee investigations and advance the remaining appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024.

Over the next few weeks, I look forward to being back in the District to visit with local leaders, businesses, and organizations to discuss how I can best assist them through my work in Congress. For regular updates, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Gettr, and Twitter. Have a blessed week!