House GOP Probes FBI Over Informant's False Biden Claims

Republicans question FBI's credibility and vetting process after informant charged with fabricating bribery allegations against Joe Biden.

House Republicans probe FBI over informant Alexander Smirnov's false claims against Joe Biden, questioning the bureau's credibility.
Smirnov, charged with lying to the FBI, accused of fabricating bribery allegations involving Joe Biden and Ukrainian energy firm Burisma.
GOP lawmakers demand FBI documents related to Smirnov's indictment and the bureau's handling of the informant, highlighting concerns over FBI's source vetting process.
The indictment of Smirnov, a former trusted FBI informant, raises questions about the reliability of the FBI's confidential human sources.
Republicans assert the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden is not solely based on Smirnov's claims, citing additional evidence of alleged corruption.