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DOJ Intensifies Probe into Former CIA Director Brennan

4/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan after removal of Maria Medetis Long.
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney and Trump ally, will oversee the probe.
The inquiry centers on allegations that Brennan lied to Congress about CIA use of Steele dossier in a 2017 assessment on Russian interference in 2016 election.
The DOJ seeks jurisdiction amid scrutiny of potential political motivations.

History

Historical Context

The controversy surrounding the Steele dossier began in 2016 when Christopher Steele, a former MI6 officer, compiled allegations of Russian interference in the U.S. election. In 2017, former CIA Director John Brennan testified before Congress about its implications, while the FBI's investigation into these claims, initiated on July 31, 2016, raised significant questions about intelligence oversight and political accountability, impacting future election integrity policies.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan after removal of Maria Medetis Long.
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney and Trump ally, will oversee the probe.
The inquiry centers on allegations that Brennan lied to Congress about CIA use of Steele dossier in a 2017 assessment on Russian interference in 2016 election.
The DOJ seeks jurisdiction amid scrutiny of potential political motivations.

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