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House chairman to move forward with push to hold FBI director in contempt, even after viewing internal document

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House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Monday said he will move ahead this week with efforts to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt, even after the bureau allowed top members of the committee to view an internal law enforcement document.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Oversight Chairman Comer to hold FBI director in contempt of Congress over Biden document (opens Washington Examiner)

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    After being briefed on and viewing a document alleging President Joe Biden was involved in a $5 million bribery scandal on Monday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said he would move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.

  2. The Federalist

    Comer Announces Contempt Hearings For FBI Director Wray (opens The Federalist)

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    House Oversight Chairman James Comer announced contempt proceedings for FBI Director Wray will begin Thursday.

  3. CNN

    House chairman to move forward with push to hold FBI director in contempt, even after viewing internal document (opens CNN)

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    House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Monday said he will move ahead this week with efforts to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt, even after the bureau allowed top members of the committee to view an internal law enforcement document.

  4. Townhall

  5. The Washington Free Beacon

    Comer Announces Contempt Hearings For FBI Chief Over Alleged Joe Biden Bribery Scheme (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer on Monday announced he will hold contempt of Congress hearings for FBI Director Christopher Wray over a bureau document that alleges President Joe Biden’s involvement in a foreign bribery scheme.

  6. NBC News

    Rep. James Comer to start contempt proceedings against FBI Director Wray on Thursday (opens NBC News)

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    Comer, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, was unsatisfied with the FBI's closed briefing Monday about a document purportedly describing an allegation that Joe Biden accepted a bribe as vice president.

  7. Fox News

    Comer to hold FBI Director Wray in contempt of Congress after viewing Biden document alleging criminal scheme (opens Fox News)

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    House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said he will begin to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress, despite viewing, and being briefed by bureau officials on the subpoenaed document alleging Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme on Capitol Hill Monday.