Republicans probe FBI about Biden informant

Republicans in Congress are launching an investigation into the FBI’s handling of an informant who provided information about then-Vice President Joe Biden during the 2016 presidential campaign. The informant, a former business associate of Biden’s son Hunter, claimed to have evidence of corruption involving the Biden family.

Republican lawmakers have questioned why the FBI did not follow up on the informant’s claims and whether there was a deliberate effort to shield Biden from scrutiny. The investigation comes as Biden faces renewed scrutiny over his son’s business dealings in Ukraine and China.

Democrats have dismissed the investigation as a partisan witch hunt, arguing that there is no credible evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the Bidens. They accuse Republicans of trying to deflect attention from President Trump’s own legal troubles.

As the investigation unfolds, it is likely to reignite the debate over the role of the FBI in politics and the boundaries of its investigative powers. Both Democrats and Republicans are closely watching the proceedings, with the potential for explosive revelations that could shape the outcome of the upcoming presidential election.