AG Garland appoints Hunter Biden investigator David Weiss special counsel

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday appointed U.S. Attorney David Weiss a special counsel. 

"I'm here today to announce the appointment of David Weiss as a special counsel consistent with the Department of Justice regulations governing such matters. In keeping with those regulations, I have today notified the designated members of each House of Congress of the appointment," Garland said. 

Weiss is the federal prosecutor who brought charges against President Biden's son Hunter Biden in Delaware. 

In July, Weiss announced a probation-only plea agreement for Hunter Biden that was rejected by a federal judge. 

His investigation into Biden is ongoing, Garland said. 

This is a developing story and will be updated.