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Trump compares his legal issues to Navalny's persecution, while Biden plans sanctions on Russia.
House Republicans focus on Hunter Biden's business deals in impeachment inquiry, uncertain on impeachment outcome.
Deep dives
Comparing Legal Troubles to Navalny's Persecution
Donald Trump and his allies compare his legal troubles to the persecution of Alexei Navalny, a political rival of Russian President Vladimir Putin. While President Biden has blamed Putin for Navalny's death and plans to levy major sanctions on Russia, Trump has not publicly condemned the death and compares Navalny's plight to his own legal problems.
Impeachment Inquiry and Biden's Brother's Interview
House Republicans' impeachment inquiry focuses on Hunter Biden's business deals and whether President Biden financially benefited. However, testimonies and statements from witnesses suggest that the president was not involved in his son's business pursuits. James Biden is set to be interviewed today, followed by Hunter Biden in a closed-door interview next week. The likelihood of impeachment and conviction is uncertain in the Democratic-led House and Senate.