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Comey Subpoenaed in Probe of Obama-Era Officials

3/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors in Miami as part of a Justice Department investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
The probe, led by Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones, focuses on actions related to Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Since the investigation began in 2022, over 130 subpoenas have been issued, targeting several former officials, including John Brennan and Andrew McCabe.
Comey previously faced charges for allegedly lying to Congress, but those charges were dismissed due to the unlawful appointment of the prosecutor, and the Justice Department has appealed that ruling.

History

Historical Context

The FBI initiated its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election on July 31, 2016, following alarming intelligence about potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives. This inquiry, part of the broader "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation, led to significant political repercussions, including former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before Congress and ongoing scrutiny of election integrity in the U.S. political landscape.

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Story summary

Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors in Miami as part of a Justice Department investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
The probe, led by Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones, focuses on actions related to Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Since the investigation began in 2022, over 130 subpoenas have been issued, targeting several former officials, including John Brennan and Andrew McCabe.
Comey previously faced charges for allegedly lying to Congress, but those charges were dismissed due to the unlawful appointment of the prosecutor, and the Justice Department has appealed that ruling.

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