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Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday announced the opening of an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. A House impeachment inquiry is the first formal step towards impeachment, but is designed to gather evidence and does not guarantee an impeachment vote. The inquiry will allow the House to subpoena Biden's bank records, among other things.
   
   McCarthy said House Republicans have uncovered credible allegations of misconduct that warrant further investigation, noting that $20 million in payments were directed to Biden family members or associates and that 150 business transactions were flagged as "suspicious" by US banks. There is currently no hard evidence of corruption by President Biden.
   
   McCarthy's announcement contradicts his recent comments that he would only open the inquiry with a vote, leading to questions as to whether there is majority support for the inquiry. Then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also unilaterally launched an impeachment inquiry in 2019. An eventual impeachment vote would be unlikely to pass the Senate.

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