Fox News Politics: Hunter's New Plea

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A Switch in Time

Hunter Biden plans to change his plea to guilty on federal tax charges brought against him by special counsel David Weiss, his attorney said in court Thursday, shocking federal prosecutors.

Abbe Lowell, the first son's attorney, said Thursday in federal court that President Biden's son intends to switch his plea and intends to plead guilty. He initially pleaded not guilty. 

Federal prosecutor Leo Wise said that "this is the first we are hearing about this."

A source familiar with the special counsel's team told Fox News digital that this is not a done deal for Hunter Biden, and that it's currently just an offer the defense put on the table. 

The development comes after Hunter Biden's lawyers had prepared to argue he was too high or drunk to pay his taxes, the New York Post reported Thursday. ….Read more

White House

SPENDING SURGE: Biden throws $7.3B at 'clean energy' with national debt at $35T …Read more

HUNTER ON TRIAL: Hunter Biden's federal tax trial begins with jury selection …Read more

TRUMP TRIAL: Jack Smith's new indictment against former president goes to court Thursday …Read more

Capitol Hill

RUSSIA HOAX 2.O: Republicans 'skeptical' of DOJ move to block Russian election interference …Read more

EVERYTHING UNDER THE 'SUN': House GOP demands answers from Hochul over ex-aide accused of being agent for China …Read more

COMPLEX PROBLEMS: House GOP bill to detain migrant gang members unveiled amid Aurora chaos …Read more

Tales from the Trail

COLLUSION CLAIM REDUX: Harris fundraiser hints Trump working with foreign leaders to win election …Read more

'FAILED': Former senator launches ad campaign against anti-Trump DA Fani Willis …Read more

BATTLE FOR THE SENATE: New poll gives edge to Republican aiming to oust red-state Democrat  …Read more

'BIGGEST TAX INCREASE': Trump makes grave prediction about economy if Harris wins …Read more

WHO'S SECOND BANANA?: Where Vance, Walz favorability ratings stand 60 days to Election Day …Read more

'TOUGHEST ON RUSSIA': Trump touts foreign policy chops at Fox News town hall …Read more

'WORLD WAR III TERRITORY': Top 5 moments from Trump's Fox News town hall in key battleground state …Read more

Former President Donald Trump speaks from Harrisburg during a Fox News town hall.  (Fox News )

Across America

NORTHERN EXPOSURE: Expert explains dramatic influx of migrants crossing border from Canada …Read more

‘COMING NEXT’: Nikki Haley finds a new job …Read more

TURN THEM OVER: America First Legal sues Judge Merchan for financial disclosures …Read more

'RICHER AND STRONGER': Trump lays out economic plan in NYC address …Read more

UNDER PRESSURE: Canada launches sudden crackdown on immigration: report …Read more

'CLARIFY THE FACTS': Melania Trump memoir says she's been victim of media 'misrepresentation' …Read more

 Former first lady Melania Trump arrives on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18.  (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

'AUTHORITARIAN' PLAYBOOK: NYT publishers details how Trump could 'increase his attacks' on press in 2nd term …Read more

'STARTLING FAILURE': Watchdog group notches win over DOJ in case about secret surveillance of Congress …Read more

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