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Justice Department Investigates Brennan, Comey Over Alleged Lies

11/7/2025

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The Justice Department is preparing grand jury subpoenas in an investigation involving former CIA Director John Brennan, led by U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones.
The referral comes from Jim Jordan, who accuses Brennan of lying to Congress about the CIA's use of the Steele dossier in 2017 IC Assessment.
Brennan has not been indicted.
The investigation also includes former FBI Director James Comey, who is contesting his own legal issues.

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Story summary

The Justice Department is preparing grand jury subpoenas in an investigation involving former CIA Director John Brennan, led by U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones.
The referral comes from Jim Jordan, who accuses Brennan of lying to Congress about the CIA's use of the Steele dossier in 2017 IC Assessment.
Brennan has not been indicted.
The investigation also includes former FBI Director James Comey, who is contesting his own legal issues.