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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.
Trump’s Search for New FBI Director Starts from Scratch Again
Just a week after President Trump said he was “very close” to choosing a new FBI director, his administration is now starting from scratch, a senior administration official told CNN.
Special FBI Agent’s Brush with Death Doesn’t Slow Her Down
An 11-year veteran of the FBI, Special Agent Diane Wehner believed she was in good physical shape.