Hunter Biden Inquiry: Current Status (january 24, 2026)
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The federal investigation into Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, remains ongoing as of January 24, 2026, focusing on potential tax violations and foreign buisness dealings, though no new indictments have been issued as June 2024. The investigation has been led by Special Counsel David Weiss, who was appointed in August 2023 to ensure impartiality.
Tax Charges and Previous Proceedings
Hunter Biden initially faced three misdemeanor tax charges in Delaware, alleging failure to pay taxes on over $1.4 million in income between 2016 and 2019. The Department of Justice announced these charges in June 2023. He pleaded not guilty to these charges. A plea deal initially reached in July 2023, which would have avoided a trial, collapsed after Judge Maryellen Noreika raised concerns about the scope of immunity it would grant Biden from future prosecution. Reuters reported on the judge’s concerns at the time.
In june 2024, a jury found Hunter Biden guilty on all three felony counts related to false statements made during a gun purchase in 2018. NBC News detailed the verdict and charges. He was sentenced to probation in August 2024. CNN provided live coverage of the sentencing.
Foreign Business Dealings and Congressional Investigations
Congressional Republicans have extensively investigated Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, particularly his involvement with Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company, and his work in China. The House Oversight Committee released a final report in March 2024 detailing their findings, alleging potential influence peddling. Democrats have countered that these investigations are politically motivated.
The Special Counsel’s investigation continues to examine whether Hunter Biden violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by failing to register as a foreign agent while working with foreign entities.As of January 24, 2026, no FARA charges have been filed. The Department of Justice’s FARA website provides information on the act and its requirements.
Key Figures and Institutions
- David weiss: Special Counsel overseeing the investigation.
- Hunter Biden: Subject of the investigation, son of President Joe Biden.
- Joe Biden: President of the United States, whose son is under investigation.
- Department of Justice (DOJ): Agency conducting the investigation. Official DOJ website
- House Oversight committee: Congressional committee conducting its own investigation.Official House Oversight Committee website
- Burisma Holdings: Ukrainian energy company linked to Hunter biden’s business dealings.
Latest Developments (as of January 24, 2026)
Recent court filings in December 2025 indicated that Special Counsel Weiss is still actively pursuing leads related to potential unreported income and foreign business transactions. Politico reported on the ongoing activity. However, no new charges have been announced. Appeals related to the gun charges are still pending before the First Circuit Court of appeals.First Circuit Court of Appeals website.
