Joe Biden could face impeachment as US House of Representatives to open inquiry

US House of Representatives member Kevin McCarthy directing committees to open a formal investigation into what he called 'culture of corruption'

Previously, Republican party members and former president Donald Trump had accused Mr Biden of profiting from his son Hunter's global business ventures. Picture: AP/Evan Vucci

US president Joe Biden is set to face a possible impeachment inquiry over dealings made by his family.

US House of Representatives member Kevin McCarthy has said he is directing committees to open a formal investigation into what he called a "culture of corruption".