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Justice Department Subpoenas Obama Officials in Russia Probe

11/8/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department is issuing grand jury subpoenas to former officials from the Obama administration as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct during the 2016 Russia election interference probe.
Key figures subpoenaed include former CIA Director John Brennan and FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones leads the investigation, which examines the actions and assessments of intelligence officials during the election.
Critics label the investigation as politically motivated, while supporters of President Donald Trump see it as necessary retribution.

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The U.S. Justice Department is issuing grand jury subpoenas to former officials from the Obama administration as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct during the 2016 Russia election interference probe.
Key figures subpoenaed include former CIA Director John Brennan and FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones leads the investigation, which examines the actions and assessments of intelligence officials during the election.
Critics label the investigation as politically motivated, while supporters of President Donald Trump see it as necessary retribution.