Son of former President Joe Biden; subject of the FBI investigations
3 stories from The GOP Files, newest first. Last in the news Oct 27.
Defense lawyers say prosecutors added an obstruction count overnight to a case against two former FBI officials, a week before the midterms. The fight adds to Democratic worries about how the Justice Department is using its power.
Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, charged with lying to Congress, face a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Washington. The case tests a politically charged Justice Department prosecution days before the midterms.
The Justice Department charged two ex-FBI officials 11 days before the midterms. One defendant's lawyers call the case 'nonsense' and say the timing is no coincidence.
