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James Comey Should Have Been Fired Last Year, NY Post Column Says
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com There are many critics who think President Donald Trump should never have fired FBI Director James Comey. Then there’s folks like Michael Walsh, an author, screenwriter and contributing editor at PJ Media, who thinks Comey should have been fired by President Barack Obama. In a column in the New York Post,…
Sen. McConnell Would Support Garland As New FBI Director
After Senate Leader Mitchell McConnell played a key role in denying President Obama’s choice for Supreme Court, the Kentucky Republican would support Judge Merrick Garland as the next director of the FBI, McConnell’s former advisor said.
Lawmakers Call on Trump to Release Alleged Recordings with Comey
President Trump’s suggestion that he may have been recording conversations between himself and former FBI Director James Comey have prompted several senators to call on the president to disclose any related documentation.
Schumer: Appoint Special Counsel Or No New FBI Director
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is threatening to prevent the appointment of a new FBI director until the Justice Department appoints a special counsel to investigate whether President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to interfere in the presidential election.
Lawmakers to Trump: Don’t Appoint Politicians to Replace FBI Director
Lawmakers are pleading with President Trump to avoid appointing any politicians to replace FBI Director James Comey.
As Expected, The FBI Agents Association Endorses Mike Rogers For Director
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com As expected the FBI Agents Association on Saturday endorsed former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers to replace fired FBI Director James Comey. Rogers is also a former FBI agent. “Chairman Rogers exemplifies the principles that should be possessed by the next FBI Director,” said FBIAA President Thomas F. O’Connor in a statement….
Former FBI Official Michael Mason: Comey Firing Should Concern All Americans
Michael Mason is a retired Executive Assistant Director of the FBI. By Michael Mason I believe the firing of James Comey is something that should concern all Americans. The justifications for the firing of the Director that have been put forth by the White House lack credibility. Can anyone legitimately claim that the timing of…