Burisma Holdings, the Ukrainian energy company where Hunter Biden held a board position during his father’s vice presidency, is back in the spotlight. This week, they hired the prominent New York law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore and registered as a foreign agent, a move likely to stoke the flames of the already heated investigation into President Joe Biden.

The filing reveals Cravath’s representation of Burisma dates back to 2016, focusing on potential investigations by US authorities and later expanding to Ukrainian investigations. This period overlaps with Hunter Biden’s board tenure (2014-2019), prompting allegations from some Republicans that he violated the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) by not disclosing his work for a foreign entity.

However, the evidence remains murky. Critics of Hunter Biden point to his possible involvement in meetings Cravath arranged with high-level US officials, including former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, a key witness in the Trump impeachment inquiry. They argue this constitutes unregistered lobbying on behalf of a foreign entity.

Adding to the intrigue, special counsel John Durham, tasked with investigating potential wrongdoing tied to the Trump-Russia probe, recently expanded his team to include an attorney with expertise in FARA and other relevant areas. This fuels speculation that Hunter Biden could face charges related to his foreign dealings.

Meanwhile, Democrats raise concerns about politicization of the issue. They highlight the lack of concrete evidence against Hunter Biden and point to a September leak indicating the FBI, while initially probing potential FARA violations, later focused on tax and gun charges.

Ultimately, the question of whether Hunter Biden crossed legal lines remains unanswered. The ongoing investigations and partisan debates shroud the truth in uncertainty. Until clearer evidence emerges, this saga will likely continue to be a flashpoint in the American political landscape.