Brennan asks court to preserve records in looming DOJ probe
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Former CIA Director John Brennan filed a pre-emptive federal lawsuit to force the Justice Department to preserve all records related to its investigation of his dealings during the Obama era, arguing the probe is politically motivated and a vindictive move by the Trump administration; the suit, which names several officials as defendants, seeks access to documents as a federal judge considers the case before any charges are filed.
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