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Ex-CIA Director Brennan alleges 'vindictive' DOJ criminal probe

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July 1, 2026

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WASHINGTON — Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration, asking a federal judge to ensure government records are preserved in case he’s criminally indicted so he can seek to prove the charges are “vindictive.” “...

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The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

John Brennan sues Trump administration, claiming 'phantom criminal conduct'

Former CIA Director John Brennan filed suit Wednesday demanding the Justice Department preserve all records related to its ongoing investigation into him, saying they will be needed to defend himself in a “vindictive” prosecution. The lawsuit is the first formal legal action from Brennan, who for months has been under investigation in Florida as part of a...

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 1, 2026

Former Spy Chief Behind Russia Collusion Probe Takes Unusual Legal Step

Former CIA Director John Brennan, who helped oversee the intelligence community’s investigation into alleged ties between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia, sued the Justice Department on Wednesday before prosecutors have even charged him with a crime. Brennan filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking an order requiring the Trump administration to preserve records related ...

MS NOW

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· Jul 1, 2026

Former CIA Director John Brennan sues Trump’s DOJ, pushing back against probe

After a year of facing a Justice Department investigation, Brennan and his lawyers are now going on the offensive. The post Former CIA Director John Brennan sues Trump’s DOJ, pushing back against probe appeared first on MS NOW.

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Rep. Jason Smith: Trump DOJ Going After Criminals, Not Political Rivals

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., said Thursday that former CIA Director John Brennan should be prosecuted if evidence shows he lied to Congress, while defending ongoing investigations by the Trump administration into the origins of the Russia investigation and alleging the Justice Department under President Joe Biden was “weaponized.” During an []...Click to read more

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Woodchipper Hit List: New York ‘764’ Inmate Charged In Plot To Murder FBI Agents, Prosecutor

An Albany man currently held on federal child pornography charges is facing new criminal accusations after authorities unsealed a complaint today alleging he tried to orchestrate the gruesome murders of the FBI agents and prosecutor handling his case. Aaron Corey, 23, who goes by the online alias “Baggeth,” is charged with attempted murder-for-hire, solicitation of [] Woodchipper Hit List: New York ‘764’ Inmate Charged In Plot To Murder FBI Agents, Prosecutor

UPI

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· Jul 5, 2026

On This Day, July 5: FBI's Comey announces no charges for Hillary Clinton

On This Day, July 5: FBI's Comey announces no charges for Hillary Clinton

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Related coverage for "Ex-CIA Director Brennan alleges 'vindictive' DOJ criminal probe": The Hill — John Brennan sues Trump administration, claiming 'phantom criminal conduct'. The Daily Wire — Former Spy Chief Behind Russia Collusion Probe Takes Unusual Legal Step. MS NOW — Former CIA Director John Brennan sues Trump’s DOJ, pushing back against probe. Off The Press — Rep. Jason Smith: Trump DOJ Going After Criminals, Not Political Rivals. Tampa Free Press — Woodchipper Hit List: New York ‘764’ Inmate Charged In Plot To Murder FBI Agents, Prosecutor. UPI — On This Day, July 5: FBI's Comey announces no charges for Hillary Clinton