Investigator Robert Hur facing questions over Joe Biden classified files report

Joe Biden’s been on a good run.

On Thursday he delivered a State of the Union address that helped ease the mind of Democrats worried about whether he was up to taking on Donald Trump. The Republican response, delivered by Alabama Senator Katie Britt, was viewed by many as ineffective.

His campaign boasted that it had raised $10m in the 24 hours after the speech. He’s been on the campaign trail in the days since, attempting to build on this momentum.

Robert Hur’s testimony today could bring his hot streak to a screeching halt.

Although Hur declined to charge Biden with mishandling classified documents, the political damage from his report, and its characterisation of Biden’s diminished mental abilities, will be front and centre during this hearing, the purpose of which is provide a congressional review of the Hur’s findings.

Republicans will also be looking for any evidence that Hur was under political pressure not to bring charges from Biden administration officials.

This may just be a standalone hearing, but if House Republicans pick up the scent of scandal or misconduct, more inquires will surely follow.