"Alleged Lies and Russian Ties: The Controversial Informant in the GOP's Biden Investigation"
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An ex-informant charged with lying to the FBI about President Biden has admitted to meeting with Russian operatives and spreading false information about Biden and his son, which is being used to interfere in U.S. elections. The informant's unverified allegations formed the basis of the House Republican impeachment probe, and the revelation has raised concerns about potential Russian interference in U.S. elections. This development undermines the GOP's impeachment inquiry and highlights the national security implications of Russian disinformation being filtered through top Republican officials and media outlets.
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