The Federal Bureau of Investigation is expanding its focus on several high-profile cases involving potential public corruption, according to recent statements from FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. Making the announcement via social media platform X on May 26, 2025, Bongino revealed that he and FBI Director Kash Patel have been reviewing multiple cases that have captured public attention.
Following their recent appointments, the two senior FBI officials have decided to either reopen certain investigations or allocate additional resources to ongoing cases. Among the priority investigations is the unsolved case of pipe bombs discovered near the Democratic and Republican national committee headquarters in Washington on January 5, 2021, just one day before the Capitol breach.
The investigation into these explosive devices remains active, with a substantial $500,000 reward still available for information leading to an arrest. Earlier this year, former FBI Washington Field Office Assistant Director David Sundberg emphasized the importance of public cooperation, suggesting that changing relationships or allegiances might prompt individuals to come forward with new information.
Additional cases receiving renewed attention include the July 2023 White House cocaine discovery and the investigation into the leaked Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Bongino indicated that he receives weekly briefings on these investigations and noted that progress is being made.
In their only joint media appearance, an interview with Fox News in May, Bongino and Patel addressed several controversial topics, including the death of Jeffrey Epstein. Both officials firmly stated their position that Epstein’s death was a suicide, supporting the medical examiner’s findings from August 2019. Patel, drawing from his experience in the prison system as both a public defender and prosecutor, expressed confidence in this conclusion, with Bongino confirming his access to and review of the complete case file.
The leadership duo has intentionally maintained a limited media presence, choosing instead to communicate primarily through written statements on social media. Bongino explained this approach as a strategy to maintain focus on their investigative work while preventing information gaps.
Acknowledging public feedback from their Fox News appearance, Bongino indicated that additional information would be forthcoming to address questions raised during the interview. He noted that his ability to monitor public response is somewhat constrained by his work
environment in a sensitive compartmented information facility, which limits phone access.
The Bureau has also confirmed its investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James regarding real estate transactions, as announced by Director Patel on May 18. This investigation adds to the growing list of high-profile cases under scrutiny by the FBI’s current leadership.
Throughout his communications, Bongino has emphasized the Bureau’s commitment to thorough investigation of these cases and encouraged public participation, inviting individuals with relevant information to contact the FBI. This approach reflects a broader strategy of engaging with the public while maintaining investigative integrity in sensitive cases.
The developments mark a significant shift in the FBI’s handling of several controversial cases, with the new leadership demonstrating a willingness to revisit and reinforce investigations that have generated substantial public interest. Their methodical approach to communication and case management suggests a careful balance between transparency and operational security in pursuing these sensitive investigations.