WafricNews – May 27, 2025

Washington, D.C. - The FBI is ramping up investigations into several unresolved incidents that have drawn intense public scrutiny, including the discovery of cocaine at the White House, the unsolved January 2021 pipe bomb case, and the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed the agency’s renewed focus in a post on social media platform X, stating:
“Shortly after swearing in, the Director and I evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest. We made the decision to either re-open, or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases.”

The investigations come as these high-profile incidents continue to spark speculation and political debate in the United States, particularly among conservative groups.

One of the focal points is a 2023 incident in which a small bag containing cocaine was found near the West Wing’s ground floor entrance, an area often accessed during staff-led tours. The Secret Service discovered the substance during routine security rounds. Despite initial testing and media attention, no individual was publicly identified as responsible.

Another case back in the spotlight is the unresolved placement of two pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021—the day before the Capitol riot. Despite surveillance footage, a publicized reward, and more than 1,000 interviews, the suspect remains unidentified.

The FBI renewed public appeals in early 2024 by releasing additional video angles and updating the suspect’s estimated height, hoping to generate new leads.

Bongino also addressed the 2022 leak of a draft Supreme Court decision that ultimately overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal protections for abortion access. The draft was first published by Politico, prompting a rare internal investigation by the Supreme Court itself.

In a 2023 report, the Court admitted it had failed to determine the source of the leak, despite fingerprint analyses and dozens of staff interviews.

While the FBI had previously not been involved, Bongino signaled that the bureau would now take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the leak, which legal observers say may have influenced national discourse and security around the Court.

Bongino’s involvement has stirred debate due to his past comments speculating about FBI actions during the pipe bomb investigation—claims he made on his widely followed podcast earlier this year.

As the agency renews its efforts in these politically charged cases, questions remain over whether fresh scrutiny will lead to accountability—or simply reignite controversy.


By WafricNews Desk.