Ex-FBI official's lawyers slam unusual new criminal charge: 'Outrageous government conduct'
Two ex-FBI officials were initially accused by the DOJ of lying when they testified to Congress in 2023 about their involvement in Hunter Biden…
CNBC reports that two ex-FBI officials were initially accused by the DOJ of lying when they testified to Congress in 2023 about their involvement in Hunter Biden investigations.
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