In the latest development surrounding Hunter Biden's involvement in the impeachment inquiry against his father, Joe Biden, the lawyer representing him, Abbe Lowell, has indicated that he would comply with House Republicans' demands if a new subpoena is issued. This comes after Biden's previous refusal to sit for a closed-door deposition, arguing that the subpoenas were invalid due to the lack of authorization for an impeachment inquiry at the time of their issuance.

According to NBC News, Lowell addressed House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan in a letter, stating that the earlier subpoenas were rendered legally invalid. Lowell pointed out that with the recent partisan House vote authorizing the impeachment inquiry, a new "proper subpoena" would be necessary for Biden to comply.

Reps. Comer and Jordan, who were engaged in a contentious contempt hearing earlier this week, have expressed willingness to schedule the deposition with Biden. They also made it clear that while they would coordinate on a deposition date, any additional delaying tactics or stunts from Biden would not be tolerated.

The move by House Republicans to seek Biden's testimony is part of their ongoing efforts to target his father in the impeachment inquiry. Biden had previously stated his preference for only testifying publicly, concerned that House Republicans may misrepresent his testimony to the public if it remained behind closed doors.

The situation remains uncertain, pending the issuance of new subpoenas and the scheduling of the deposition. House Republicans, however, are intensifying their pursuit of Biden's testimony, indicating a potential escalation in the already contentious impeachment process.