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FBI Probes Joe Kent's Resignation Amid Trump Allegations

3/21/2026

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Kent Resigns, Allegations Emerge

The FBI is investigating Joe Kent, who resigned as the counterterrorism director, citing no imminent threat from Iran.
Kent's resignation is the first by a senior official from the Trump administration related to the conflict.
He alleges that President Donald Trump was swayed by Israel's disinformation campaign, which Trump criticized.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called Kent's allegations "insulting."
The Justice Department is also investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with Trump supporting an appeal after a judge rejected subpoenas.

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White House Denies Maher

The White House denied that Bill Maher (comedian) would receive the 2026 Mark Twain Prize, labeling The Atlantic's report as fake news.
Maher remains a critic of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump expressed regret for hosting Maher, saying the show became boring and anti-Trump.
Maher has not yet commented on the prize denial.

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Kent Resigns, Allegations Emerge

The FBI is investigating Joe Kent, who resigned as the counterterrorism director, citing no imminent threat from Iran.
Kent's resignation is the first by a senior official from the Trump administration related to the conflict.
He alleges that President Donald Trump was swayed by Israel's disinformation campaign, which Trump criticized.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called Kent's allegations "insulting."
The Justice Department is also investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with Trump supporting an appeal after a judge rejected subpoenas.

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