Tag: federal investigations
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Trump Consideres Dismissal of Kash Patel as FBI Director, White House Responds
Overview: Trump reportedly weighing a major shake-up at the FBI The White House is publicly responding to reports that President Donald Trump is considering removing Kash Patel from his post as FBI director. While some outlets have claimed that Patel’s future is in question, officials emphasize that discussions at the highest levels are ongoing and…
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Grand jury subpoenas Brennan and two ex-FBI officials tied to Trump-Russia probe
Overview: Subpoenas in the Trump-Russia investigation A federal grand jury has subpoenaed three former intelligence and law enforcement officials who worked on the government’s investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election and links to President Donald Trump’s campaign, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News. The development marks another turn in the…
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New York AG Letsitia James Challenges Albany US Attorney Appointment in DOJ Subpoena Case
Overview of the Challenge New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a motion to challenge the appointment of the United States attorney for the Northern District of New York, a move tied to a broader dispute with the Department of Justice. The unsealed filing, released late Friday, seeks to quash a DOJ subpoena and…
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Supreme Court Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal: What Comes Next
Overview: A Final Step in the Maxwell Case The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her sex-trafficking conviction, effectively ending her bid for a new trial or reduced sentence. By declining to issue a ruling, the court left Maxwell’s 20-year prison sentence intact, absent any future presidential action or extraordinary…