FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has announced a renewed focus on three high-profile unsolved cases that have captivated public attention: the White House cocaine discovery, Supreme Court opinion leak, and January 6 pipe bombs.

At a Glance

• The FBI is reinvestigating the 2023 White House cocaine incident, the 2022 Supreme Court draft opinion leak on abortion rights, and pipe bombs placed near party headquarters before the January 6 Capitol riot
• Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Director Kash Patel are prioritizing these cases of “potential public corruption” with weekly progress briefings
• The cocaine was found in a White House cubby in July 2023, but the Secret Service investigation ended without identifying a suspect
• A $500,000 reward is being offered for information on the pipe bomb suspect from January 5, 2021

New Leadership Prioritizes Unsolved Cases

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is bringing renewed attention to three high-profile cases that have remained unsolved despite significant public interest. Deputy Director Dan Bongino, a former right-wing podcaster recently appointed to FBI leadership, announced on social media platform X that the bureau would be allocating additional resources to investigate the 2023 White House cocaine discovery, the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade, and pipe bombs placed at party headquarters before the January 6 Capitol riot.

Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel are specifically targeting what Bongino described as “a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest.” The deputy director further stated his intention “to either re-open, or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases” while maintaining regular oversight of the investigations through weekly briefings.

🚨 BREAKING: Deputy Director Dan Bongino announces the FBI has ramped up investigation into the Jan. 6 DC pipe bomb, the discovery of cocaine at Biden’s White House, and the leak of the overturning of Roe v Wade decision.

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White House Cocaine Mystery Remains Unsolved

In July 2023, a small amount of cocaine was discovered in a cubby near a West Wing entrance of the White House. The Secret Service investigation at the time concluded without identifying a suspect, citing a lack of evidence and inadequate surveillance coverage. The cocaine was found in a highly trafficked area that sees numerous visitors daily, complicating efforts to identify the responsible party.

“I receive requested briefings on these cases weekly and we are making progress,” said Dan Bongino regarding the renewed investigations.

The investigation has drawn particular attention because former President Donald Trump and others have speculated about the involvement of President Biden or his son Hunter, despite the fact that the Biden family was away from the White House at Camp David when the substance was discovered. As part of the renewed effort, the Secret Service is reportedly reviewing visitor logs from the time period to trace the cocaine’s origin.

Supreme Court Leak Investigation Revitalized

The FBI is also revisiting the May 2022 leak of Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Healthcare case, which ultimately led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The unprecedented breach of Supreme Court confidentiality sparked nationwide protests and raised serious questions about the Court’s internal security procedures. A subsequent internal investigation failed to identify the source of the leak.

The leak represented an extraordinary breach of the Court’s traditional secrecy surrounding pending decisions. Former President Trump condemned the leak and demanded that journalists reveal their sources for the story. The FBI’s renewed focus may involve interviewing Court staff and examining electronic communications from the period leading up to the leak.

January 6 Pipe Bomb Investigation Gets Fresh Resources

The third case receiving renewed attention involves pipe bombs placed outside both the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021, the day before the Capitol riot. The devices were discovered and safely defused before they could detonate. Despite releasing surveillance footage and offering a substantial $500,000 reward, the FBI has been unable to identify the person responsible for planting the explosive devices.

According to a House Republican report released in early 2025, initial investigations into the pipe bombs had identified persons of interest, but little progress has been made in bringing charges. The FBI’s decision to allocate additional resources to this case comes amid ongoing questions about security failures surrounding the January 6 events and whether the pipe bombs were intended as a diversionary tactic to draw law enforcement away from the Capitol.

The bureau is actively seeking public cooperation in all three investigations, with Bongino specifically requesting that citizens with relevant information come forward to help fill in the remaining investigative gaps. This public-private partnership approach reflects the high priority these cases now hold under the current FBI leadership.