The FBI is taking a fresh look at three unsolved events that stirred national debate in recent years.
These include the discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House in 2023, the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion ahead of a major ruling on abortion rights, and pipe bombs found outside political party offices just before the Capitol riot in 2021. Each of these cases had faded from headlines, but new leadership at the FBI is pushing to bring them back into focus.
The renewed investigations were announced by Dan Bongino, now serving as the FBI’s deputy director. The agency is shifting attention and resources to revisit these incidents. Bongino, previously known for his work in law enforcement and conservative media, has called for weekly updates on the investigations. The decision comes amid a broader effort by the agency to reexamine high-profile cases that were closed without firm answers.
The 2023 cocaine incident involved a small bag of powder found near the West Wing entrance of the White House. At the time, the Secret Service said the area was open to many visitors. While lab tests confirmed the substance was cocaine, no suspect was identified, and the case was closed due to a lack of evidence. The story sparked intense speculation, particularly among critics of the Biden administration, with some suggesting someone close to the president may have been involved. However, no proof was ever provided to back those claims.
The Supreme Court leak happened months before the justices overturned federal abortion protections in 2022. A draft opinion was published online, revealing the court’s planned decision in a historic case. The leak was unprecedented and caused public outcry on all sides. An internal investigation failed to uncover who leaked the document, and the court’s report concluded without pointing fingers. The FBI now hopes that with new investigative tools and priorities, they might uncover leads that were missed the first time.
The pipe bombs were planted outside the headquarters of both the Democratic and Republican national committees on the eve of the January 6 riot. The devices were found and safely removed, but the person who placed them was never caught. Surveillance footage and witness reports didn’t lead to a clear suspect. The timing of the bombs, just hours before the Capitol was stormed, raised alarm across Washington. Now, the FBI says it will add more resources to that investigation as well.
The investigations are being reopened under new leadership that includes not only Bongino but also FBI Director Kash Patel, another high-profile figure with ties to Trump-era security policies. They have stated that these cases matter to the public and deserve a second look, especially with new evidence handling methods and a focus on transparency.
Public interest in these cases never fully went away. The White House drug find, the leaked court opinion, and the unsolved bomb threat all fed into wider concerns about safety, accountability, and the handling of sensitive information. By reopening the files, the FBI is signaling that these stories are far from over. Whether they lead to answers this time remains to be seen, but the renewed effort shows these events are still shaping the national conversation.