FILE – President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)  

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden has offered to testify publicly before Congress, striking a defiant note in response to a subpoena from Republicans. President Joe Biden’s son slammed the subpoena’s request for closed-door testimony, saying it can be manipulated. But Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is standing firm, saying Republicans expect “full cooperation” with their original demand for a deposition. Hunter Biden’s lawyer called the inquiry a “fishing expedition.” Republicans are pursuing an impeachment inquiry seeking to tie the president to his son’s business dealings, but have so far failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Biden in any wrongdoing.