High level officials within the Justice Department are in "ongoing discussions" on whether to appoint a special counsel to take over the investigation into Hunter Biden, with some believing it is "warranted," two sources familiar told Fox News Wednesday. "It is an ongoing discussion," the source told Fox News. Another source told Fox News that some high level DOJ officials believe a special counsel is "warranted," and cited the special counsel statute. The discussions within the Justice Department come as Barr steps down, and as acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen takes the helm. A well-placed government source told Fox News that Hunter Biden has been a subject/target of the grand jury investigation.

Source: Fox News December 24, 2020 00:45 UTC