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FBI Investigation of Congress Members Ends Due to Insufficient Evidence

4/21/2026

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The FBI opened an investigation into Republican members of Congress in January 2021.
Later documents questioned the credibility of key allegations.
The probe relied on claims by former Rep. Mikie Sherrill.
The investigation targeted Rep. Lauren Boebert and involved toll records.
The case closed in January 2022 due to insufficient evidence.

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Story summary

The FBI opened an investigation into Republican members of Congress in January 2021.
Later documents questioned the credibility of key allegations.
The probe relied on claims by former Rep. Mikie Sherrill.
The investigation targeted Rep. Lauren Boebert and involved toll records.
The case closed in January 2022 due to insufficient evidence.