Democrats, who decry the investigation as a political ploy aimed at hurting Biden and helping Donald Trump as he runs again for president, planned to bring Michael Gerhardt, a law professor who has appeared as an expert in two previous impeachment efforts.
U.S. officials say an announcement of Israel's entry into the Visa Waiver Program is planned for late in the week, just before the end of the federal budget year on Saturday, which is the deadline for Israel's admission without having to requalify for eligibility next year.
On Thursday, the US inked a memorandum of understanding with business councils from the group, establishing the I2U2 Private Enterprise Partnership (PEP).