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FBI chief's unceremonious ouster boomerangs on president
Interviews well underway for new FBI director
Eight candidates for FBI director were interviewed at Justice Department headquarters May 13 as President Donald Trump suggested a decision on a nominee to replace ousted Director James Comey could be announced within days.
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Trump attacks on fired FBI chief meet swift resistance
President Donald Trump on May 11 ran into resistance for calling ousted FBI chief James Comey a "showboat," an attack that was swiftly contradicted by top U.S. senators and the acting FBI leader, who pledged that an investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia would proceed with vigor.
Stunned agents grapple with firing of Comey
FBI agents are still reeling from Director James Comey's unceremonious dismissal, their surprise at the manner of his ouster coupled with questions about who will next lead the bureau. Many agents working in field offices across the country learned May 9 about their director's firing in much the same way he did: From news reports that flashed on television screens and buzzed on phones.
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Trump sacks FBI director Comey, sparking a firestorm
resident Donald Trump on May 9 fired FBI director James Comey, ousting the man heading a wideranging investigation into whether his aides colluded with Russia to sway last year's U.S. election. In a shock move that drew comparisons to the Watergate scandal that brought down Richard Nixon, Trump told Comey the FBI needed new leadership and he was being "terminated" with immediate effect.
US President Trump fires FBI chief
President Donald Trump on May 9 fired FBI Director James Comey, according to the White House.
Trump informed Comey that he has been "terminated and removed from office" based on recommendations by Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the White House said in a statement.
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Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey
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President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey at the recommendation of US Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, according to a White House announcement.
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FBI director confirms agency investigating ties between Russia and Trump campaign
FBI Director James Comey said Monday he had no information to support claims by President Donald Trump that he was wiretapped by his predecessor, Barack Obama.
“I have no information that supports those tweets,” Comey told the House Intelligence Committee, adding that the Justice Department, along with the FBI, had no information to support the allegations.
Trump will offer national security adviser post to Vice Admiral Robert Harward
The US President Donald Trump is considering offering the job of White House national security adviser to Vice Admiral Robert Harward.