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Aug 23, 2025 Department of Justice launched investigations into former FBI Director Comey and former CIA Director Brennan Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Investigations targeting former intelligence officials tied to the Russia inquiry suggested retaliation against past scrutiny of the president.
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- DOJ investigates former intelligence officials — The Department of Justice launched investigations into former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan, alleging they made false statements to Congress regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. This move is part of a broader effort to undermine the credibility of intelligence agencies that have scrutinized Trump's actions.
- Attorney General Bondi launched criminal investigations into political opponents — Trump loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondi initiated criminal investigations into Senator Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The investigations were based on allegations of mortgage fraud made by William Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. All three targets have denied the allegations. The investigations follow a pattern of targeting Trump's political opponents and critics.
- DOJ launched investigations into Comey and Brennan — The Department of Justice launched investigations of former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan, alleging they made false statements to Congress regarding the investigation into Russian operatives' attempts to assist Trump's 2016 campaign. The investigations represent a continuation of Trump's focus on the Russia investigation.
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Week 32 – 2025-08-23–2025-08-29
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