Hunter Biden facing federal investigation over ‘tax affairs’

President-elect Joe Biden embraces his son Hunter (Andrew Harnik/AP)

President-elect Joe Biden’s son Hunter says that his “tax affairs” are under federal investigation, putting a renewed spotlight on the questions about his financial dealings that dogged his father’s campaign.

In a statement released by the president-elect’s transition office, the younger Biden said he learned about the investigation on Tuesday. He did not disclose details of the matter.