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Former TSA Chief John Pistole Under Consideration for Top FBI Job
John Pistole, the former TSA chief who had been appointed by President Obama, is now being considered for the position of FBI director, CNN reports.
Why Jared Kushner May Become Key Focus of Trump-Russia Investigation
When the CIA director began to notice in the spring of last year that the Russians were trying to influence the presidential election, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and top advisor Jared Kushner met with senior Russians.
President Trump Hits Reset on Search for New FBI Director
As President Trump prepared for his overseas trip this month, he alerted reporters that he expected to “very soon” nominate a new FBI director, and a top candidate was Sen. Joe Lieberman.
Goodbye Joe: Lieberman Withdraws Name From Consideration for FBI Director, Citing Possible Conflict of Interest
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Ex- Sen. Joe Lieberman is no longer in the running for FBI director. Lieberman sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrawing his name from consideration for FBI director, citing a potential conflict of interest, ABC News reports. Lieberman notes that the White House has enlisted Marc Kasowitz — who works…
Trump Calls for Full Investigation into U.S. Leaks of Probe into Manchester Attack
President Trump is requesting a full investigation into whether U.S. officials leaked information about England’s probe of the Manchester terrorist bombing earlier this week.
Guardian: Trump Seems Primed to Return the FBI to the Hoover Era
The country is still reeling after the bombshell report that Donald Trump asked the former FBI director James Comey to shut down the bureau’s investigation into Michael Flynn. Did the president fire Comey to slow down the FBI Russia investigation? Did Trump obstruct justice?
Justice Department Tries to Force Sanctuary Cities to Cooperate Under Budget Proposal
President Trump is not giving up on his plan to strip federal funding from so-called sanctuary cities.
Trump Considers Appointing First Woman to Lead 82-Year-Old FBI
President Trump is reportedly considering appointing the first woman to head the FBI after firing Director James Comey earlier this month under suspicious circumstances.