The FBI is reinvigorating investigations into three high-profile and unresolved incidents that occurred during President Joe Biden’s administration. Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced the renewed push Monday, signaling a dramatic shift in the bureau’s priorities under new leadership.
The investigations include:
The 2021 placement of pipe bombs outside party headquarters near the Capitol,
The 2022 leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade, and
The 2023 discovery of cocaine at the White House.
Though each case made national headlines, none resulted in public charges or identified suspects, raising questions about investigative thoroughness and transparency. The cases are now being reexamined as potential matters of public corruption.
A New Direction at the FBI
“Shortly after swearing in, [FBI Director] Kash Patel and I evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest,” Bongino wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “We made the decision to either re-open, or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases.”
Bongino added that the bureau is now receiving weekly briefings and is making "measurable progress." While he did not offer details on specific leads, the renewed effort appears to reflect mounting public and political pressure for accountability in unresolved federal matters.
Case 1: The Capitol Pipe Bombs
On the evening of January 5, 2021 — just hours before the Capitol riot — two pipe bombs were planted outside the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC). Though no one was injured and the devices were safely detonated, the threat was considered credible and dangerous.
Surveillance footage showed a masked individual placing the devices, and the FBI offered a $500,000 reward for information. Despite this, and over four years of investigation, no suspect has been publicly identified. The case remains one of the most confounding aspects of the Jan. 6 security failures.
Case 2: The Dobbs Draft Leak
In May 2022, a draft of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked to the media, revealing the court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade — a ruling that would reshape abortion rights in the U.S.
The unprecedented breach triggered an internal court investigation overseen by the Marshal of the Supreme Court. Despite interviews with nearly 100 court employees and clerks, no leaker was identified. Chief Justice John Roberts called the leak “a singular and egregious breach of trust,” but the case was ultimately closed without resolution.
It remains the only known leak of a full draft opinion in modern Supreme Court history.
Case 3: Cocaine in the West Wing
In July 2023, the Secret Service discovered a small bag of cocaine inside a cubby in a restricted area of the West Wing used by staff and visitors to store personal belongings. The discovery led to a brief but intense political uproar.
The Secret Service closed the investigation just 11 days later, citing a lack of forensic evidence — including fingerprints and DNA — and noting the area’s heavy foot traffic. Critics, including then-Fox News contributor Bongino, called the conclusion hasty and unsatisfying.
Now in a leadership role at the FBI, Bongino says the case has been reopened with “fresh resources” and a renewed effort to determine how narcotics entered one of the most secure buildings in the world.
Political and Public Implications
The decision to revisit these cases could have wide-ranging implications. All three incidents have been lightning rods in partisan debates over transparency, justice, and government accountability.
Some observers view the renewed investigations as an effort to restore institutional credibility under new FBI leadership, while others question whether the move is politically motivated.
Regardless of motive, Bongino says the bureau is committed to seeing the cases through: “These aren’t just political flashpoints. They’re unsolved threats to public safety and government integrity. We owe the American people answers.”
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