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Declassified Records Contradict Jack Smith’s Senate Testimony on John Brennan Meeting
politics2 days ago

Declassified Records Contradict Jack Smith’s Senate Testimony on John Brennan Meeting

Newly declassified White House records reveal that two assistant special counsels under Jack Smith met with former CIA Director John Brennan in November 2023 to discuss expert testimony for the classified documents case against Donald Trump. This contradicts Smith’s recent testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he stated he had 'never met' Brennan. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley called Smith’s response 'highly evasive and misleading,' arguing the meeting constituted consultation during Smith's tenure. The records also include redacted notes from CIA headquarters. Smith's office and the Justice Department did not respond to requests for comment.

via Fox News|
#declassified-documents#donald-trump#jack-smith
Declassified Records Reveal Smith Team Met with Brennan, Contradicting Congressional Testimony
politics2 days ago

Declassified Records Reveal Smith Team Met with Brennan, Contradicting Congressional Testimony

Newly declassified White House records show that two assistant special counsels under Jack Smith met with former CIA Director John Brennan in November 2023 to discuss expert testimony for the classified documents case against Donald Trump. This contradicts Smith's recent testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he stated he had 'never met' Brennan. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley called Smith's response 'highly evasive and misleading,' arguing the meeting constituted consultation during Smith's tenure. The records also include redacted notes from CIA headquarters. Smith's office and the Justice Department did not respond to requests for comment.

via Fox News|
#chuck-grassley#declassified-records#jack-smith
Kurt Olsen Resigns from DOJ 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe, Following diGenova
politics9 days ago

Kurt Olsen Resigns from DOJ 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe, Following diGenova

Kurt Olsen, a prominent 2020 election denier and former White House official, has resigned from the Justice Department. He was assigned to the Southern District of Florida to assist with the controversial 'grand conspiracy' investigation targeting Trump's political rivals. His departure follows the recent resignation of Joe diGenova, another key figure in the probe, and marks the second major exit from the team in recent weeks.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#grand-conspiracy-probe#joe-digenova#john-brennan
Trump Ally Subpoenas Brennan in Florida Grand Jury Ahead of Resignation
politics25 days ago

Trump Ally Subpoenas Brennan in Florida Grand Jury Ahead of Resignation

Trump-aligned attorney Joe diGenova signed a subpoena ordering former CIA Director John Brennan to testify before a Florida grand jury, while Brennan’s team seeks to compel the DOJ to preserve records amid claims of vindictive prosecution; a separate DC inquiry is examining Brennan’s congressional statements, and prosecutors are pursuing a wider Florida probe linked to Mar-a-Lago and related issues.

via NBC News|
#grand-jury#joe-digenova#john-brennan
Conspiracy probe chief quits amid DOJ rift over pace under Trump administration
politics29 days ago

Conspiracy probe chief quits amid DOJ rift over pace under Trump administration

Trump-era appointee Joe diGenova resigned as the head of the Justice Department's sprawling conspiracy investigation into Trump foes after clashes with senior DOJ officials over the pace and scope of the probe; the Florida-based inquiry has eyed targets from John Brennan to James Comey and possibly Barack Obama, with diGenova pushing for faster indictments and broader targets, prompting leadership friction and a shake-up at the top of the investigation as Trump urged quicker action; the probe is expected to continue under new oversight, and Victoria Toensing is also anticipated to depart.

via CNN|
#conspiracy-investigation#doj#joe-digenova
Blanche Taps DiGenova to Lead Brennan Probe, Reigniting Ukraine-Russia Conspiracy Talk
politics5 months ago

Blanche Taps DiGenova to Lead Brennan Probe, Reigniting Ukraine-Russia Conspiracy Talk

The post reports that Todd Blanche, once Donald Trump’s attorney, has appointed Joe DiGenova to oversee the investigation of John Brennan, framing it within a broader conspiracy narrative about the Mueller probe and Ukraine–Russia connections. It traces Blanche’s prior clients (Igor Fruman, Manafort) and his associates (Toensing, DiGenova) to alleged efforts to derail the Mueller investigation and discredit Biden–Ukraine narratives, arguing the move signals a shift toward using controversial figures and disputed evidence to ‘criminalize’ counterintelligence investigations. The piece suggests conflicts of interest, links to pro-Russian Ukrainian interests, and warns of potential political showmanship rather than a traditional criminal inquiry.

via Emptywheel|
#dmitry-firtash#joe-digenova#john-brennan
DOJ Replaces Lead Prosecutor in Brennan Probe Amid Pressure to Move Fast
politics5 months ago

DOJ Replaces Lead Prosecutor in Brennan Probe Amid Pressure to Move Fast

The Justice Department removed longtime Miami prosecutor Maria Medetis Long from leading the John Brennan investigation after she resisted pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director; the case is now in the hands of other career prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida, with witness interviews and subpoenas continuing. DOJ says reassigning attorneys is routine to allocate resources, and officials warn that indictments, if any, could still be months away, underscoring that charging decisions will be based on evidence rather than political pressure in a politically sensitive probe connected to Russia interference and Brennan’s congressional testimony.

via Yahoo News Singapore|
#investigation#john-brennan#justice-department
Miami Probe Shake-Up Reduces Brennan Investigation Momentum
politics5 months ago

Miami Probe Shake-Up Reduces Brennan Investigation Momentum

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.”

via CBS News|
#brennan#john-brennan#justice-department
DOJ Reassigns Lead Prosecutor in Brennan Probe Amid Pressure for Quick Charges
politics5 months ago

DOJ Reassigns Lead Prosecutor in Brennan Probe Amid Pressure for Quick Charges

The Justice Department has removed the lead Miami prosecutor from the probe into John Brennan, citing routine staff changes, after she resisted pressure to rush charges against the former CIA director. The Brennan investigation—centered on Brennan’s 2017 intelligence assessment about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election—continues with a rotated team and ongoing subpoenas and interviews, though officials say indictment timing remains uncertain and top officials have pressed for speed.

via CNN|
#brennan-probe#donald-trump#john-brennan
DOJ Expands Brennan Probe as House Panel Sends Transcripts to DOJ
politics6 months ago

DOJ Expands Brennan Probe as House Panel Sends Transcripts to DOJ

The Justice Department has requested records from the House Intelligence Committee on former CIA Director John Brennan. The committee voted to forward several classified Brennan hearing transcripts to DOJ at the department’s request, signaling ongoing scrutiny tied to the Trump-era Russia inquiry. Brennan’s lawyers have said prosecutors indicated he is a target of a grand jury investigation related to a 2017 intelligence assessment, while Republican lawmakers argue the move serves accountability in investigations.

via NBC News|
#grand-jury#house-intelligence-committee#john-brennan
Jordan Recommends DOJ Prosecution of Ex-CIA Director Brennan
politics11 months ago

Jordan Recommends DOJ Prosecution of Ex-CIA Director Brennan

Chairman Jim Jordan has referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the DOJ for criminal prosecution, alleging Brennan made false statements during his testimony about the CIA's involvement with the Steele dossier and its inclusion in the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment, supported by newly declassified documents that contradict Brennan's claims.

via House Judiciary Committee Republicans | (.gov)|
#cia-steele-dossier#criminal-referral#false-statements