
DOJ withdraws subpoenas in Brennan probe, signaling shift in investigation
The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas tied to its probe of former CIA Director John Brennan, signaling a shift in the inquiry without indicating any new charges.
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The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas tied to its probe of former CIA Director John Brennan, signaling a shift in the inquiry without indicating any new charges.

AP sources say witnesses have been subpoenaed to testify in an ongoing investigation involving former CIA Director John Brennan.

Witnesses cooperating with the Justice Department's criminal probe into former CIA Director John Brennan were subpoenaed to testify before a Washington, D.C. grand jury after Joe DiGenova was appointed to oversee the case, with many having already been interviewed by investigators; the inquiry centers on Brennan's congressional testimony about the CIA's role in the Steele dossier and related matters.

The Justice Department has removed Maria Medetis Long, the lead prosecutor overseeing the Brennan investigation, after she told superiors there wasn’t enough basis to charge former CIA Director John Brennan and planned to withdraw; the probe concerns how the Obama-era DOJ opened the 2016 Russia‑interference inquiry, with the DOJ saying such reassignment is routine as the FBI prepares to interview witnesses and the accused has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

The lead federal prosecutor overseeing the Miami probe into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress has been removed from the case and replaced, with the DOJ framing it as a routine shift in personnel. The investigation into Brennan’s statements regarding the CIA and the Steele dossier—rooted in a House referral and tied to the 2016 Russia inquiry—continues, along with related inquiries.”

A senior Miami prosecutor withdrew from the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, citing concerns about the legal viability of pursuing charges, as the Trump-era inquiry led by a Trump loyalist contemplates possible grand jury action in the coming weeks.

Former CIA Director John Brennan argues that President Trump is unfit for office and that the 25th Amendment was written with him in mind, citing Trump’s volatile Iran threats. More than 70 Democrats have supported invoking the amendment, though its chances are slim due to cabinet loyalty and presidential backing. Brennan is also under an ongoing DOJ inquiry, a context that underscores the political sting of his call in contrast to past related prosecutions (Comey’s charges were later dropped).

President Trump responded to reports of investigations into former CIA director Brennan and former FBI director Comey over alleged false statements related to the Russia probe, criticizing them as dishonest and suggesting they may face consequences. The investigations stem from a review criticizing intelligence community actions during the 2016 election, amid ongoing political and security debates.

The Trump administration is reportedly targeting former intelligence officials Brennan and Comey, who investigated Trump's ties to Russia, with the Justice Department scrutinizing their actions, possibly as part of efforts to retaliate against perceived enemies, though it remains unclear if charges will be filed.

The Trump administration has initiated criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, though details are unclear. The probes follow broader scrutiny of officials involved in investigations related to Russia interference and the Epstein case, amid ongoing political controversy and past investigations that did not result in charges against the two officials.

A new CIA review criticized the agency's leadership for rushing the 2016 Russia interference assessment but confirmed Russia favored Donald Trump, highlighting issues with process and tradecraft, including the controversial inclusion of the Steele dossier, while largely reaffirming the core findings about Russian influence.