Coverage dated July 8, 2025

FBI launches criminal investigations of John Brennan, James Comey: DOJ sources

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred former CIA Director John Brennan for criminal investigation to the FBI, sources told Fox News Digital.

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Washington Examiner
James Comey and John Brennan under investigation by DOJ for Trump-Russia inquiry (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 8, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
James Comey and John Brennan are under criminal investigation by the FBI for "conspiracy" over their handling of the Trump-Russia probe.
Fox News
FBI launches criminal investigations of John Brennan, James Comey and more top headlines (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 8, 2025
FOX 29 Philadelphia
FBI launches criminal investigations of John Brennan, James Comey: DOJ sources (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Jul 8, 2025
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred former CIA Director John Brennan for criminal investigation to the FBI, sources told Fox News Digital.
PJ Media
HUGE: Brennan and Comey Under Criminal Investigation for Trump–Russia Hoax (opens PJ Media)
Published Jul 8, 2025
PJ Media's feed description
Brennan and Comey under criminal investigation for Trump–Russia hoax. Accountability at last!
Townhall
FBI Launches Criminal Probe Into Brennan, Comey Over Trump-Russia Misconduct (opens Townhall)
Published Jul 8, 2025
Townhall's feed description
FBI investigates Brennan and Comey for Trump-Russia misconduct amid claims of political bias.
Legal Insurrection
Report: FBI Investigating Brennan, Comey Over Trump-Russia Probe (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Jul 8, 2025
Legal Insurrection's feed description
Not shocked.
NBC News
Trump administration targets Comey, Brennan with new investigation (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 8, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, two favorite targets of President Trump's, are facing criminal investigations.
Breitbart News
Report: FBI Launches Investigation into John Brennan, James Comey (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 8, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
The FBI is investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for their roles in the Trump-Russia probe.
CNN
Ex-FBI Director Comey and ex-CIA Director Brennan are under investigation by Trump Justice Department (opens CNN)
Published Jul 8, 2025
CNN's feed description
The FBI is investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for possible false statements to Congress following a referral from the current CIA Director John Ratcliffe, according to a person briefed on the matter.
The Daily Caller
REPORT: Brennan And Comey Under Criminal Investigation Over Trump-Russia Probe (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 8, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Comey and Brennan are reportedly under criminal investigation for potential wrongdoing regarding the infamous Steele dossier, according to Fox News Digital.
The Daily Signal
FBI Launches Criminal Investigation Into Former CIA and FBI Directors (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Jul 8, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey.
The New Republic
Trump Celebrates as FBI Opens Revenge Probe Into Comey and Brennan (opens The New Republic)
Published Jul 8, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
The FBI is opening an investigation into two men that Donald Trump absolutely hates.

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