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Disgraced FBI Informant Alexander Smirnov Admits Fabricating $10M Biden Bribery Hoax To Rig Presidential Election

Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, seeks to retract his confession of fabricating a Biden bribery claim, with unexpected support from Trump's Justice Department.

International Business Times UK

Ex-FBI informant who made up bribery story about the Bidens will stay in prison, judge rules

A federal judge in Los Angeles has denied the U.S. government's request to release a former FBI informant while he appeals his case

The Independent UK

US government moves for release of ex-FBI informant who fabricated bribery story about the Bidens

The U.S. government said in a motion filed Thursday in Los Angeles federal court that it now supports the release of a former FBI informant while he appeals his case

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Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims responsibility for killing of Russian general in Moscow – as it happened

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was killed outside an apartment after a device inside a scooter detonated

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Trump blasts Biden permission for long-range strikes

US president-elect calls move by Joe Biden ‘stupid’; North Koreans killed in combat against Ukraine for first time, says Pentagon. What we know on day 1,028

The Guardian - AU

Former FBI informant pleads guilty to phony bribery scheme involving Bidens

The fake bribery scheme involving US President Biden and his son, Hunter, was central to Republican impeachment inquiry.

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FBI source pleads guilty over Biden lies

Republicans had cited Alexander Smirnov's claims about an alleged bribery scheme involving Ukraine and the Bidens

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Former FBI Informant To Plead Guilty In Biden Bribery Scheme

Former FBI informant to plead guilty in phony bribery scheme involving President Biden and Hunter Biden. Allegations found baseless after investigations.

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Former FBI informant will plead guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving the Bidens

A former FBI informant is set to plead guilty to lying about a phony bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter that became central to the Republican impeachment inquiry in Congress

The Independent UK

GOP source admits to lying about Bidens

Alexander Smirnov was charged with lying to the FBI with fabricated allegations against the Biden family

Salon

Alexander Smirnov Reaches Plea Agreement On Multiple Charges

Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to charges including creating false records and tax evasion in a plea agreement with special counsel David Weiss.

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Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens agrees to plead guilty to federal charges

A former FBI informant accused of fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden’s family has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges

The Independent UK

Hunter Biden asked State Department to help with Ukrainian energy company project when dad was VP, records show

In 2016 Hunter Biden sent at least one letter to the US ambassador to Italy on behalf of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma

The Independent UK

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Release Of FBI Informant

Federal appeals court denies release of Alexander Smirnov, former FBI informant facing bribery charges involving President Biden's family.

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Ex-FBI Informant's Trial Delayed Until December Over False Statements

Trial for ex-FBI informant charged with false statements about Bidens postponed until December. Legal battle continues.

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Republican Senators Demand FBI Interviews In Biden-Ukraine Bribery Investigation

Republican Senators demand transparency from FBI on handling of bribery allegations involving Bidens and Ukraine.

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Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge

"One of the big hurdles that this motion has it that it's not filed with any evidence," judge said, per WaPost.

The Guardian - US

White House on Republican plan for Biden to testify on impeachment: ‘LOL’

Spokesperson tells rightwing congressman leading effort to impeach president over Hunter Biden claims to ‘call it a day, pal’

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GOP Informant Charged With Lying To FBI In Corruption Case

The credibility of key informant Alexander Smirnov in the House impeachment investigation is questioned due to fabricated claims and murky business dealings.

International Business Times

Hunter Biden Denies Father's Involvement In GOP Impeachment Probe

Hunter Biden criticized the GOP's investigation into the president, accusing Republicans of attempting, but failing, to prove "baseless and MAGA-motivated conspiracies" about his father.

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'Uncommitted' voters send Biden a message on Gaza; Alabama senate moves to protect IVF

Biden and Trump win Michigan's primary, but "uncommitted" voters send Biden a message about his support for Israel. Two Alabama senate bills aim to protect IVF treatments in the state.

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Former FBI Informant In Bribery Scheme Faces Pretrial Detention

Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov faces charges for fabricating bribery scheme involving President Biden's family. Case highlights legal and political...

The Guardian - US

What is the cost for Republicans of their key FBI informant having Russian ties?

Democratic congressman Dan Goldman names GOP leaders in calling for investigation into handling of Smirnov allegations in Biden inquiry

The Guardian - US

Russia-linked Biden accuser charged with lying? Who cares, Republicans say

Congress should investigate case of Alexander Smirnov, who has been linked with Russian intelligence, leading lawyer argues

Salon

GOPer on lying informant: We were warned

"It’s so embarrassing,” says Fox News host Jessica Tarlov after impeachment sham implodes

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