calling the comments absurd and irresponsible and accusing president biden of engaging in political provocation. so we will see whether over the course of the day, if the white house decides to issue any verification, any type of work back. but this is proving to be yet another wrinkle in incredibly tense relation between u.s. and china. it certy , thank you for the reporting at the white house. cnn this morning continu right now. a complex search, now more complicated by time. , which they are running o of. s crew searching for the submersible hurt banging sound every 30 minutes. if they are alive, they are in freezing temperatures. all our efforts are focusing on finding the submarine. hunter biden has agreed to plead guilty and strk a deal to resolve a felony gun charge prosecutors are expected to recommend the present time.