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Christopher Wray sworn in as new FBI Director

Christopher Wray was sworn in as FBI director, Wednesday, officially assuming the position after his predecessor James Comey, was abruptly fired in May by President Donald Trump. According to POLITICO, Wray was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, in a 92-to-5 vote. In a statement after the swearing-in ceremony led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Wray said,... Read More

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U.S. Senate confirms Christopher Wray as new FBI Director

The U.S Senate has confirmed President Trump’s choice of Christopher Wray as FBI Director, finally filling up the position which had been vacant almost three months, Fox reports. After the vote, Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley said; “The good work of the FBI has been overshadowed recently by controversies, but I hope this confirmation... Read More

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Senate committee approves Christopher Wray’s FBI nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 20-0 in favor of President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director Christopher Wray, Thursday. His nomination would now go to the Senate floor, where House Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated he intends to have Wray confirmed before the August recess, according to Politico. Top Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein said; “He... Read More

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Senate majority leader plans to vote FBI Director nominee in before August recess

Spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday, that McConnell plans to install Christopher Wray to lead the FBI before senators leave Washington for the August recess. The presidents nominee to replace James Comey, Wray faced the Senate Judiciary committee for his confirmation hearing last week,and has since gained the support of some Democratic... Read More

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President Trump nominates former assistant AG Christopher Wray for FBI Director

President Trump has officially announced former assistant Attorney General as his nomination for the position of FBI Director,Tuesday. The nomination follows the firing of former FBI Director James Comey which left the top FBI position vacant since May 9. President Trump officially nominates former Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray to head the FBI pic.twitter.com/ld7xuw95jw —... Read More

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“Mueller and Comey’s relationship is very bothersome”- President Trump

In an interview with Fox News, Thursday, President Trump would not directly comment on whether special counsel Robert Mueller should recuse himself from the investigation into a possible collusion between Trump’s campaign and Russia, but found the relationship between former FBI director James Comey and Mueller very bothersome. “He’s very, very good friends with Comey, which... Read More

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America is witnessing the single greatest witch hunt ever | Trump attacks investigation allegations

Special counsel Robert Mueller might be investigating President Trump, the special counsel recently appointed to oversee the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election is reported to be interviewing senior intelligence officials. Trump has on Thursday slammed reports that he was being investigated for obstruction of justice, calling the allegations a “phony story” that... Read More

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The full transcript of Attorney General Jeff Sessions Senate hearing

A transcript of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 13. This transcript will be updated. CHAIRMAN RICHARD BURR: Attorney General Sessions, appreciate your willingness to appear before the committee today. I thank you for your years of dedicated service as a member of this body, and your recent leadership... Read More

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Fake News media has never been so “wrong or dirty”- President Trump

President Trump, Chief tweeter, and media basher whose world famous complaints about “unfair” media coverage of his administration has been constant since he started his political walk called the press “wrong and dirty”. “The Fake News Media has never been so wrong or so dirty,” the president wrote on Twitter. “Purposely incorrect stories and phony... Read More

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Donald Trump describes Comey as ‘very cowardly’ for leaking memo

President Donald Trump has described ex-FBI director, James Comey’s decision to leak memo about a meeting with him as ‘cowardly’. “I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very ‘cowardly!'” Trump tweeted Sunday. I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than... Read More

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Business as usual as Trump attends round-table discussion at Department of Transportation

As former FBI Director’s testimony before Congress, Thursday continues to take the top spot in mainstream media, it’s business as usual for President Trump as he participates in a roundtable discussion at the Department of Transportation today. [READ ALSO]: Trump’s former campaign manager calls for Comey to be prosecuted Despite the buzz around the testimony of... Read More

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President Trump’s Attorney official response to Comey’s testimony

In response to the testimony of Former FBI Director, James Comey, President Trump’s lawyer appeared before newsmen today in Washinton DC. He made the following statements, refusing to entertain questions from the press: I am Marc Kasowitz, President Trump’s personal lawyer. Contrary to numerous false press accounts leading up to today’s hearing, Mr. Comey has... Read More

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Donald Trump is not tweeting about Comey’s testimony but his son is

President Donald Trump is not tweeting as fired FBI Director, James Comey is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee. But his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr. has continued to bash the ex-director. [Read Also: “I HAVE NO DOUBT RUSSIA MEDDLED IN ELECTION” – COMEY] Comey had told the committee that during a meeting with the... Read More

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“They were lies, plain and simple” | Comey accuses the Trump administration of defaming him

In what we can call the most anticipated Senate panel hearing of all time, former FBI Director James Comey has accused the Trump administration of defaming him by telling lies about the situation of things at the agency, though he declined to answer when asked if Trump meant to obstruct justice by asking him to... Read More

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“I have no doubt Russia meddled in the U.S. election” – Comey

Former FBI Director, James Comey, in a hearing with the US Senate, has admitted that the Russia and the indeed the Russian government, interfered in the 2016 US elections. When asked, “Do you have any doubt that the Russian government interfered with the 2016 election?” The fired FBI Director simply answered, “No.”

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Lieberman removes name from running for U.S FBI Director Search

Former Senator Joe Lieberman, who was the front-runner to replace fired FBI Director James Comey, has formally withdrawn from consideration for the post, NBC reports. Lieberman sent a letter to President Donald Trump,Wednesday, in it he said he wanted to avoid any potential conflict due to Trump’s decision to appoint Marc Kasowitz as his primary external... Read More

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Ultimate Search? Trump administration struggling to fill FBI Director position

President Trump is stil on the search for new candidates to replace fired FBI Director James Comey, after two rounds of interviews with more than ten candidates contending for the post, Politco reports. Sen. Joe Lieberman was the frontrunner for the sensitive position, but the Democrats were against the decision, asking how appointing a former... Read More

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Fired Comey to testify about Russia’s ‘interference’ in elections that saw Trump secure White House

by Azeez Adeniyi Former FBI Chief, James Comey who was fired by President Donald Trump has agreed to testify publicly about Russian interference in the 2016 elections, lawmakers announced Friday. Top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner in a statement said, “I hope that former Director Comey’s testimony will help answer some of... Read More

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President Trump’s approval ratings hit new low in polls

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump’s approval ratings have hit another low in new polls, following drama filled weeks of and controversial decisions in the White House. The latest Politico/Morning Consult survey found 53% of respondents disapproving of the job Trump is doing as President and only 41% approving, the lowest approval rating in this poll... Read More

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Joe Lieberman might just be the next FBI Director

by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to CNN, Former Senator Joe Lieberman is the leading contender to be named FBI director. President Trump is said to have found the former Democrat quite “agreeable” after meeting him. Sources got the impression that it is “highly likely” the President is close to making it official. At a lunch, Thursday,... Read More

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The White House lied: Comey had not lost the confidence of the FBI

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe disputed the White House’s assertion that FBI employees had lost faith in James Comey, saying the former FBI director had “broad support” within the agency. McCabe told members of the Senate intelligence committee Comey enjoyed “broad support within the FBI and still does to this day.” “The... Read More

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Acting FBI Director to face Congress in wake of Comey’s dismissal

by Itunuoluwa Adebo The Acting director of the FBI’s is slated to testify, Thursday at a congressional hearing most likely to be dominated by lawmakers’ questions over Trump’s dismissal this week of former director James Comey. Trump rocked Washington with his abrupt decision to fire Comey on Tuesday, with backlash for removing the director amid... Read More

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“He wasn’t doing a good job” | Trump gives reason for firing FBI Director Comey

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Donald Trump said Wednesday he fired FBI Director James Comey “because he wasn’t doing a good job,” his first in-person comments on the matter since his decision shook Washington. The President made the remark while speaking to pool reporters in the Oval Office shortly before Trump’s comments became public, Vice President... Read More

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5 of our favourite Comey statements

On Tuesday, US president, Donald Trump sacked the director of the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI), James Comey. Comey had been in the news for his statements concerning the Clinton email scandal. He was also interrogated by the US Congress over Trump’s claims that his predecessor, Barack Obama wiretapped his phones. Comey also made remarks... Read More

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