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- Hunter Biden's legal troubles just got a whole lot worse.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate him.
- Meanwhile, Biden's plea deal for tax crimes and a gun charge has collapsed. The president's son could soon face a trial.
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday signaled that the Justice Department is deepening its investigation into Hunter Biden by elevating US Attorney David Weiss to the level of special counsel.