Two IRS employees testified before the House Oversight Committee, claiming that the Justice Department attempted to obstruct the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes. Special Agent Joseph Ziegler, who played a key role in the investigation, alleged that assigned prosecutors did not follow normal investigative procedures and created unnecessary obstacles. The investigation was initiated by Weiss in 2018 and has continued under the Biden administration. IRS employees have claimed that Justice Department officials hindered efforts to charge Hunter Biden with felonies, but Attorney General Merrick Garland has defended Weiss's authority and independence. A judge is set to decide whether to sanction a plea deal that would likely mean no prison time for Hunter Biden on misdemeanor tax charges.