Republicans probe FBI about Biden informant

Republicans in Congress are intensifying their scrutiny of the FBI and its handling of a confidential informant who provided information on President Joe Biden during the 2020 election campaign. Members of the GOP have raised concerns about the informant’s credibility and whether the FBI acted appropriately in its interactions with the individual.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have both called for the FBI to provide more information about the informant and their role in the investigation. They have requested all relevant documents and communications related to the matter, and have indicated that they may seek to subpoena FBI officials if necessary.

The Biden administration has pushed back against the GOP’s efforts, accusing Republicans of engaging in a politically motivated witch hunt. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has defended the FBI’s actions, stating that the agency followed proper protocols in handling the informant and that there is no evidence of wrongdoing.

It remains to be seen whether the Republican probe into the FBI’s handling of the Biden informant will yield any new information or revelations. The controversy comes at a time of heightened partisan tensions in Washington, with Republicans and Democrats at odds over a range of issues.