FBI Informant Indicted, Undermining Biden Impeachment Effort

Alexander Smirnov, key to the case against President Biden, faces charges for lying about Burisma dealings and Russian intelligence ties.

The FBI's long-term informant, Alexander Smirnov, was indicted for lying about the Biden family's dealings with Burisma and his ties to Russian intelligence.
House Republicans have removed references to Smirnov from impeachment documents, signaling a significant setback in their efforts against President Biden.
Special counsel David Weiss filed charges against Smirnov, revealing his misinformation campaign possibly influenced by Russian intelligence.
The impeachment inquiry into President Biden, heavily reliant on Smirnov's claims, is now seen as increasingly untenable by both Democrats and Republicans.
Despite the collapse of the impeachment effort based on Smirnov's claims, GOP leaders insist the investigation continues, focusing on Hunter Biden's business dealings.