United States intelligence agencies

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.

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.     

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.

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