DOJ charges FBI officials in Biden probe; Trump DOJ sued to block Alaska Senate results

The Department of Justice has reportedly filed criminal charges against two former FBI officials, alleging they hindered an investigation into alleged Biden family corruption. These officials are accused of lying to Congress regarding efforts to downplay allegations of wrongdoing and evidence stemming from Hunter Biden's laptop. The charges are expected to be formally announced by the U.S. Attorney's office in Washington, D.C.

This development comes amidst a broader context of scrutiny into the Biden family's business dealings. Hunter Biden was previously convicted on federal tax and gun charges, later receiving a pardon from his father in late 2024. Republicans and IRS whistleblowers have previously claimed that the FBI deliberately slowed down its investigation into Hunter Biden.

Separately, special counsel David Weiss, who investigated Hunter Biden, also brought charges against a former government informant, Alexander Smirnov, for allegedly fabricating information related to bribery claims involving the Biden family. This current action by the DOJ further underscores ongoing legal and political attention on investigations concerning the President's family.