Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges, admitting to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes over the past decade, which could lead to a lengthy prison sentence. This unexpected plea, which surprised both prosecutors and the court, comes just weeks ahead of a presidential election and follows a previous conviction related to a firearm purchase. Despite his guilty plea, Hunter maintains his innocence, raising questions about the implications for his father’s presidency. Concurrently, the U.S. economy is struggling, with August seeing a loss of 1.3 million jobs for native-born workers, while foreign-born employment rose. Critics argue that Biden's border policies may be contributing to this job loss, revealing deeper concerns about the administration's economic management. As investigations into the Biden family's business dealings continue, Republican lawmakers assert the necessity for further legislative action to address potential influence peddling linked to Hunter's activities.