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September 13, 2019

DOJ opposes House panel's request for more Mueller probe materials as it pursues impeachment

The Justice Department told a judge Friday that the House Judiciary Committee shouldn't be granted access to unreleased material from the former special counsel's Russia investigation as it weighs whether to move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Trump. 

September 13, 2019

Trey Gowdy: Feds must be cautious with McCabe after Greg Craig acquittal

If the federal government chooses to bring charges against fired former FBI Deputy Director and current CNN contributor Andrew McCabe, they must make sure they have an impenetrable case, according to Trey Gowdy.

September 13, 2019

Matt Gaetz: In McCabe case, 'swamp creatures' are 'chewing on each other for once'

Former FBI Director James Comey and his ex-deputy Andrew McCabe appear to be at odds when it comes to claims McCabe showed a lack of candor to investigators about leaks to the press, according to Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.

September 13, 2019

DOJ watchdog submits draft report on alleged FISA abuses to Barr

The Justice Department’s inspector general told lawmakers Friday his team is nearly finished with its long-awaited review of alleged surveillance abuses by the DOJ and FBI during the Russia investigation, saying they have submitted a draft to the attorney general and are “finalizing” the report ahead of its public release.

September 13, 2019

McCabe team pressures DOJ to show cards amid grand jury speculation

A lawyer for Andrew McCabe, the former FBI official facing the possibility of federal charges, is making a fresh attempt to pressure prosecutors to drop the case against him – citing supposed "rumors" that a grand jury has already declined to indict him. 

September 13, 2019

Rep. Biggs says Andrew McCabe was at heart of 'soft coup attempt' against Trump

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., said Friday on "America's Newsroom" that former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was at the heart of a "soft coup" attempt against President Trump, reacting to the news that McCabe could face prosecution over other matters. 

September 13, 2019

CNN's primetime programs ignore contributor Andrew McCabe's latest legal woes

CNN's primetime lineup on Thursday night apparently did not have enough time to address the controversy swirling around one of the liberal cable outlet's own employees: former FBI deputy director-turned CNN contributor Andrew McCabe. 

September 13, 2019

Tucker Carlson: McCabe embodies corruption in Washington. Justice is coming for him

In 2016, in the early days of the Trump administration, Andrew McCabe used his power to stoke a witch hunt for Russian collusion.

September 12, 2019

Mark Levin blasts CNN, Andrew McCabe: Why did network hire 'coward' who leaked?

Radio host and constitutional attorney Mark Levin said Thursday that CNN should never have hired former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was fired from the bureau last year by then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

September 12, 2019

Gowdy calls DOJ's rejection of McCabe appeal a 'celebration of our justice system'

The Justice Department's recommendation to move forward with charges against ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe exemplifies the fairness of the American justice system, according to Trey Gowdy.