Republicans question FBI over unresolved pipe-bomb case from January 6 riots
Republican lawmakers are pressing the FBI for answers regarding the identity of a pipe-bomb suspect from January 6, 2021. They dispute claims that "corrupted" cellular data hindered the investigation, stating major carriers reported no such issues. The inquiry follows testimony from an FBI official who suggested data corruption affected the investigation. A recent report indicated the FBI shifted resources away from the pipe bomb case after about a month, leaving the suspect unidentified. Lawmakers have also requested records from major cell carriers and the FBI about the investigation. The FBI has not provided further comments on the lawmakers' letter, and a $500,000 reward remains for information leading to the suspect's arrest.