IRS agent requests whistleblower protections from Congress in Hunter Biden tax investigation

An attorney for an IRS agent sent a letter to lawmakers asking for whistleblower protections, writing his client has information suggesting an investigation is being influenced by "preferential treatment and politics." CBS News has learned it is the Hunter Biden tax investigation. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.

Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings” co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. "CBS Mornings" airs weekdays at 7 a.m. on CBS and stream it at 8 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.

[richardmoorer]

Meanwhile Gov't providing guns to Mexican cartels

[davidevans]

How pathetic that a citizen needs protection from the White House. That says it all.

[reasonbeauty]

Had to talk about guns first didnt they... we have the right to bare arms..

[mistiecantey]

Any political interference is wrong and should be investigated.

[BlitzH]

Covering for the Big Guy! Our taxes pay their salaries. Let them pay the piper. Let the truth be told.

[JohnsonvilleWoodcraft]

Why in the world is this a negotiation? Protections should be automatic. Truth and transparency in government. If this guy has something to say he should have zero fear in retaliation.

[johnshepard]

I'm shocked that any establishment media outlet is even covering this.

[DarkLink]

If it's true I want to hear what he has to say, if this is legit prosecute him.

[ish]

Chief investigative reporter is a joke but at least after 3 years of calling people conspiracy theorists ya finally have to admit that they are right

[markusshelby]

434 million we need to get those numbers up boys and

[keithenzler]

If you're going to comment on gun purchasing requirements in the United States, know that the federal government requires background checks in all 50 states to purchase a firearm; including Missouri, Alabama, and Texas. California, which has the most restrictive gun laws in the nation does not require a permit. As mentioned, you are required to have a background check. It appears that you have an agenda in the way you are reporting on firearms in America. When will the issue be correctly addressed as a problem with crime and criminals and their actions. None of my firearms have acted independently or maliciously.

[rocjennings]

Ill keep my protection on my hip for the PEOPLE that are causing grief with guns in the country.

[ctwwtc]

They told me this was "classic Russian disinformation"

Did the media lie??? Lol

[djwaht]

“No one f**ks with a Biden.”
Joe Biden, speaking with Fort Myers Mayor, Ray Murphy, Oct 4, 2022

[connielynnchadwick]

Remember Adam Schiff when he said, "We are not going to reveal the identity of the whistleblower..."

[tc]

Biden’s. And I mean both of them need to be in jail

[UncleRandy]

Can you hacks do some investigative journalism for once on Hunter Biden without crying about guns?
Snuck that nonsense in there 😂

[notchomomma]

Either side of the aisle, the only people trying to stop whistle-blowers are the people who NEED the whistle blown on them.

[lacedariusmcknightenberg]

Tax investigation, haha. Why don't you investigate Hunter's career at Rosemont Seneca, BHR?

[izzywizzy]

Wow they covered the Hunter ordeal that’s been going on for a bit now, shocking. Though they left out his dealings in foreign countries.
Also, federal background checks apply to all states which they left out of course.