Speaker Kevin McCarthy hinted on Sunday that the likelihood of launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden was increasing, describing it as a “natural progression” as Congress prepares to conclude its summer recess and House Republicans look to expand their investigative authority.

McCarthy, a Republican from California, has refrained from committing to a specific impeachment vote or offering a timetable for potential action.

Some House Republicans are enthusiastic about pursuing allegations of financial impropriety involving President Biden’s son, Hunter, the Associated Press reported.

In the meantime, McCarthy proposed passing a short-term spending bill to maintain government operations beyond the end of September.

This move would ensure that investigations related to Hunter Biden could proceed, particularly aimed at appeasing conservatives concerned that a bipartisan agreement with Senate Democrats might not achieve sufficient spending reductions.

The temporary measure would provide additional time to negotiate a more comprehensive budget agreement before mandatory spending cuts, which neither party favors, take effect in the new year.

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