Tag: FBI

Rep. Jerrold Nadler pointed out that the Justice Department has issued a warning against releasing the memo, claiming it would be "extraordinarily reckless" without proper review. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Democrat wants FBI director to discuss Nunes memo with House Judiciary on an ’emergency basis’

Diana Stancy Correll · February 1, 2018 11:19 pm

"The White House and the Justice Department are at odds in an affront to our system of government and as a precursor of what could become a constitutional crisis," Shepard Smith said. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Fox News’ Shepard Smith: Trump’s feud with DOJ, FBI could lead to a ‘constitutional crisis’

Diana Stancy Correll · February 1, 2018 10:22 pm

"It was good enough to fire McCabe, no one argues its factually inaccurate, but now days later they want to protect the names of those involved in a scandal that was big enough to fire a senior official a month before retirement? They don't deserve a pass on that," Trump Jr. said in response to a tweet calling for transparency surrounding the memo. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Donald Trump Jr. suggests Andrew McCabe’s ouster tied to Nunes memo

Mandy Mayfield · February 1, 2018 9:56 pm

According to a report, Christopher Wray's stance is "raising hell" as President Trump appears poised to go against the FBI's wishes and release the memo. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

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FBI agents defend Director Christopher Wray ahead of memo release

Kelly Cohen · February 1, 2018 8:11 pm

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said he endorses a committee vote to release the Nunes memo. He added, "It's our job to shed light on that and bring accountability to the process." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Paul Ryan defends Nunes, backs release of surveillance memo

Susan Ferrechio · February 1, 2018 8:07 pm

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., requested the Justice Department for "all documents and communications" from 16 employees between January 1, 2015, to the present. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Ron Johnson wants communications from 16 new DOJ and FBI employees, including James Comey and Andrew McCabe

Kelly Cohen · February 1, 2018 6:22 pm

Former CIA Director John Brennan also blasted the White House over the release of the document.

Ex-CIA chief John Brennan slams Republican over memo on FBI

Caitlin Yilek · February 1, 2018 5:29 pm

"I think it's very important the American people understand the nature of this," Rep. Bob Goodlatte said. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Bob Goodlatte: Nunes memo reveals problems at ‘highest level’ of FBI

Susan Ferrechio · February 1, 2018 5:17 pm

"Chairman Nunes' deliberately dishonest actions make him unfit to serve as Chairman, and he must be immediately removed from this position, Rep. Nancy Pelosi wrote to House Speaker Paul Ryan. (AP)

Nancy Pelosi demands Devin Nunes’ removal as House Intelligence Committee chairman

Al Weaver · February 1, 2018 4:23 pm

President Trump will declassify the controversial four-page memo that reportedly details surveillance abuses by the Department of Justice and FBI, and send it back to House Intelligence for a Friday morning release. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump expected to release Nunes memo without redactions, White House says

Kelly Cohen · February 1, 2018 4:20 pm

President Trump was upset about the FBI's release regarding the four-page memo compiled by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., and Republican staff.

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Trump was angry with FBI after statement expressing ‘grave concerns’ about Nunes memo

Melissa Quinn · February 1, 2018 3:28 pm

Sen. Rand Paul accused Peter Strzok and Lisa Page of having a "political vendetta" against President Trump and said he is worried about their access to sensitive information. (AP Photo/Adam Beam)

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Rand Paul wants answers from FBI on Peter Strzok, Lisa Page’s access to sensitive information

Melissa Quinn · February 1, 2018 3:11 pm