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Comey Subpoenaed in Controversial Probe of Obama-Era Officials

3/20/2026

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Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed James Comey, former FBI Director, in a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials.
The investigation has issued over 130 subpoenas, including John Brennan, former CIA Director, and Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director.
The scope runs from 2016 to now, focusing on Comey's role in January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian interference.
Brennan's attorneys say pressure to pursue political targets renders the inquiry politically motivated.

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Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed James Comey, former FBI Director, in a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials.
The investigation has issued over 130 subpoenas, including John Brennan, former CIA Director, and Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director.
The scope runs from 2016 to now, focusing on Comey's role in January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian interference.
Brennan's attorneys say pressure to pursue political targets renders the inquiry politically motivated.