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Justice Department Subpoenas Target Trump Adversaries in Florida Probe

2/17/2026

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The Justice Department issued subpoenas in a Florida probe into perceived adversaries of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's 2016 interference.
The subpoenas seek documents from former intelligence and law enforcement officials, including John Brennan, who has been told he is a target.
The investigation centers on the intelligence community assessment that Russia favored Trump in the 2016 election.
Brennan's lawyers challenge the legal basis for the investigation, citing a lack of clarity from prosecutors.
The Steele dossier is also under scrutiny.

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The Justice Department issued subpoenas in a Florida probe into perceived adversaries of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's 2016 interference.
The subpoenas seek documents from former intelligence and law enforcement officials, including John Brennan, who has been told he is a target.
The investigation centers on the intelligence community assessment that Russia favored Trump in the 2016 election.
Brennan's lawyers challenge the legal basis for the investigation, citing a lack of clarity from prosecutors.
The Steele dossier is also under scrutiny.