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DOJ Receives Criminal Referral for Ex-CIA Director Brennan

2/12/2026

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) received a criminal referral from the House Judiciary Committee about former CIA Director John Brennan.
Chairman Jim Jordan initiated the referral as part of the 2016 Trump-Russia origins inquiry.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ cannot confirm or deny an investigation, and no one is above the law.
Rep. Dan Goldman said inquiries about Brennan's indictment should go to President Donald Trump.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) received a criminal referral from the House Judiciary Committee about former CIA Director John Brennan.
Chairman Jim Jordan initiated the referral as part of the 2016 Trump-Russia origins inquiry.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ cannot confirm or deny an investigation, and no one is above the law.
Rep. Dan Goldman said inquiries about Brennan's indictment should go to President Donald Trump.