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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.

September 12, 2019

CNN's legal guru weighs in in defense of 'colleague and friend' Andrew McCabe

CNN's chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin went to bat for his "colleague and friend," former FBI deputy director and recently-hired CNN contributor Andrew McCabe. 

September 12, 2019

US to share name of Saudi suspected of aiding 9/11 attackers

The Justice Department decided Thursday that it would reveal a key new development in a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia for its alleged involvement in the 9/11 attacks - the previously redacted identity of an individual believed to be connected to the Saudi government who aided the hijackers. 

September 12, 2019

Andrew McCarthy: McCabe indictment expected – what’s next?

Federal prosecutors have recommended criminal charges for former Acting FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.