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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1935, Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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.
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MS NOW
· Jul 1, 2026
Brennan says he won’t let Trump get away with targeting him
Former CIA Director John Brennan said he filed a lawsuit because he believes President Trump is using the Justice Department to punish political enemies. The post Brennan says he won’t let Trump get away with targeting him appeared first on MS NOW.
The Daily Wire
· 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 ...
emptywheel
· Jul 2, 2026
John Brennan’s Deletions
John Brennan's lawsuit argues that, without an injunction, by the time he is indicted, DOJ will have destroyed some of the records showing how DOJ unlawfully targeted him. The post John Brennan’s Deletions appeared first on emptywheel.
The Daily Caller
· Jul 1, 2026
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan Sues Trump Admin Over Probe Into Russiagate
'phantom criminal conduct'
The Hill
· 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...
ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
Ex-CIA Director Brennan alleges 'vindictive' DOJ criminal probe
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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Related coverage for "Former CIA Director John Brennan sues Trump’s DOJ, pushing back against probe": MS NOW — Brennan says he won’t let Trump get away with targeting him. The Daily Wire — Former Spy Chief Behind Russia Collusion Probe Takes Unusual Legal Step. emptywheel — John Brennan’s Deletions. The Daily Caller — Ex-CIA Director John Brennan Sues Trump Admin Over Probe Into Russiagate. The Hill — John Brennan sues Trump administration, claiming 'phantom criminal conduct'. ArcaMax — Ex-CIA Director Brennan alleges 'vindictive' DOJ criminal probe