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Career US prosecutor removed from probe into ex-CIA chief Brennan, sources say

Career US prosecutor removed from probe into ex-CIA chief Brennan, sources say

By Andrew Goudsward and Jana Winter WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - A career U.S. prosecutor who had been helping to lead a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan was removed from the probe, according to two people familiar with the investigation.

Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director

A lead prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

A lead prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director

Justice Department Enlists Former Trump Lawyer for Investigation into John Brennan

Justice Department Enlists Former Trump Lawyer for Investigation into John Brennan

Joseph diGenova, a former attorney for President Trump, has been appointed by the Justice Department to join an investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. DiGenova will be working in the Southern District of Florida, specifically in Fort Pierce, where a grand jury is set to conduct a broad investigation into a possible conspiracy involving former law enforcement and intelligence officials targeting Trump. This development follows the removal of a Miami federal prosecutor who had resisted pressure to bring charges against Brennan. DiGenova, who previously served as the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, was part of Trump's legal team during the Mueller investigation but continued as an outside legal adviser.

Lead Prosecutor Removed from John Brennan Investigation Amid Legal Concerns

Lead Prosecutor Removed from John Brennan Investigation Amid Legal Concerns

A lead prosecutor in the investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan has been removed from the case. Maria Medetis Long, who led the national security section at the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of Florida, expressed doubts about the legal strength of a potential criminal case against Brennan. Her removal follows internal discussions at the Justice Department regarding the sufficiency of evidence for prosecution. The investigation, linked to President Trump's grievances over the 2016 election interference probe, has seen a flurry of subpoenas and preparations for further interviews. The Justice Department stated that attorney reassignments are routine, but did not elaborate on the specifics of Long's departure.

Lead Prosecutor Removed from Investigation into Former CIA Director John Brennan

Lead Prosecutor Removed from Investigation into Former CIA Director John Brennan

Maria Medetis Long, the lead federal prosecutor in Miami overseeing the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, has been removed from the case. The investigation centers on allegations that Brennan lied to Congress about the CIA's role in crafting an intelligence assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Long's removal follows her reported resistance to pressure for quick charges against Brennan. The Justice Department has reassigned Chris DeLorenz to the case, indicating a shift in strategy as the department seeks to expedite the investigation. The probe was initiated by a referral from the House Judiciary Committee, led by Republican Jim Jordan.

DOJ Removes Lead Prosecutor from John Brennan Investigation Amidst Internal Disagreements

DOJ Removes Lead Prosecutor from John Brennan Investigation Amidst Internal Disagreements

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has removed Maria Medetis Long, the lead prosecutor overseeing the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, from the case. This decision follows Long's resistance to pressure for quickly bringing charges against Brennan. The investigation, initiated by a referral from the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee, centers on allegations that Brennan lied to Congress about the CIA's involvement in crafting an intelligence assessment on Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. The DOJ has reassigned Chris DeLorenz, a former law clerk and adviser in the deputy attorney general's office, to the case. The personnel change is part of the DOJ's efforts to expedite the investigation, which has been ongoing since last October.

DOJ Removes Prosecutor Questioning Case Against Former CIA Director Brennan

DOJ Removes Prosecutor Questioning Case Against Former CIA Director Brennan

The Department of Justice has removed Maria Medetis Long, the lead prosecutor overseeing an investigation involving former CIA Director John Brennan. Brennan, a critic of President Trump, was involved in the 2017 U.S. intelligence assessment that concluded Russia interfered in the 2016 election to aid Trump's victory. Medetis Long, a veteran prosecutor from the Southern District of Florida, informed her superiors that there was insufficient basis to charge Brennan. She has since withdrawn from the case, which was probing allegations that Brennan made false statements to Congress regarding the investigation into Russian interference. The DOJ has described the reassignment of Medetis Long as routine practice, although the reasons for her removal and her successor remain unclear.

Trump, IRS in talks to settle US president's $10 billion lawsuit

Trump, IRS in talks to settle US president's $10 billion lawsuit

By Jonathan Stempel April 17 (Reuters) - Lawyers for Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service are in talks to settle the U.S. president's $10 billion lawsuit against the tax collection agency for leaking his tax returns to the media in 2019 and 2020.

Appeals Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Resume Amid National Security Concerns

Appeals Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Resume Amid National Security Concerns

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has granted an administrative stay, allowing the construction of a White House ballroom and presidential bunker to continue. This decision comes after U.S. District Judge Richard Leon temporarily blocked most above-ground construction in March, citing the need to reconsider national security implications. The Justice Department appealed Leon's ruling, arguing that halting construction would jeopardize national security and leave a large hole beside the Executive Residence. President Trump criticized Leon's decision, emphasizing the ballroom's importance to national security and dismissing the underground sections as ineffective without the above-ground components. The next hearing is scheduled for June 5, allowing construction to proceed until then.

Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency

Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency

President Donald Trump is more overtly leaning into some of the spoils of his office in his second term, drawing comparisons to French Queen Marie Antoinette from political opponents

Exclusive-FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

Exclusive-FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

By Andrew Goudsward and Jana Winter WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S. intelligence assessment that found Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump, said two