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Habba Confronted And Office Vandalized As DOJ Begins Search For Suspect
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Habba Confronted And Office Vandalized As DOJ Begins Search For Suspect

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The Department of Justice is searching for a suspect who allegedly attempted to confront Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba before vandalizing her office, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday, as reported by The New York Post.

“Last night, an individual attempted to confront one of our U.S. Attorneys — my dear friend @USAttyHabba — destroyed property in her office, and then fled the scene. Thankfully, Alina is ok,” Bondi wrote on X.

Feb 21 2025 Washington DC Pam Bondi walked out to do a interview with Fox .she did not talk to the press on the way there .iiu

She added, “Any violence or threats of violence against any federal officer will not be tolerated. Period. This is unfortunately becoming a trend as radicals continue to attack law enforcement agents around the country.”

Habba, who leads federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation in New Jersey, reposted Bondi’s message. “I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics for doing my job,” she wrote.

The Justice Department has not yet released a detailed description of the suspect or the extent of the damage inside the office. Officials confirmed that the individual fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

Federal authorities are reviewing available surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.

The incident comes as federal law enforcement agencies nationwide report increased threats and harassment directed at prosecutors, agents, and other officials.

Bondi referenced this trend in her statement, noting that attacks against federal officers have risen in multiple jurisdictions.

Habba was appointed Acting U.S. Attorney earlier this year and is responsible for overseeing high-profile federal cases throughout the state, including criminal prosecutions involving organized crime, fraud, public corruption, and civil enforcement matters.

Apr 22, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Attorney for former president Donald Trump, Alina Habba, speaks at Manhattan Criminal Court during Trump’s trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs in New York on April 22, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Brendan McDermid/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

Her office has not commented on whether the suspect had any connection to ongoing investigations or pending litigation.

The DOJ is coordinating with local and federal law enforcement partners in New Jersey to identify the suspect and determine whether additional security measures are necessary for the offices of U.S. Attorneys in the region.

Officials expect to release further information once preliminary investigative steps are complete.

Bondi said the Justice Department is treating the matter as a serious threat to a federal official. No injuries were reported.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect to contact federal investigators.

Democrats’ Trump-Epstein Narrative Evaporates as They Block Immediate Release of Files
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Democrats’ Trump-Epstein Narrative Evaporates as They Block Immediate Release of Files

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Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee moved for unanimous consent on Wednesday to bring all remaining Jeffrey Epstein files directly to the House floor for immediate release.

The request was blocked, preventing the measure from advancing.

Burchett said his goal was to avoid delays by sending the remaining documents straight to the full House.

In a video message recorded after leaving the chamber, he described the blocked request.

“To get the Epstein files, get it straight to the floor, just to cut out all this nonsense,” he said.

“They blocked it, oddly enough.”

He said the documents have been in Congress’s possession for several years.

“Now here, they’ve had it for four years, and… obviously, if there’s something there about Trump, they would have released it,” Burchett said.

Burchett added that House members who have recently said they support full transparency did not allow the motion to proceed.

“They’ve had it for four years, and they obviously, if there was something there about Trump, they would have released it. And now they’re all, ‘Let’s get it out! Let’s get it out!’ Well, I just made a motion to bring it straight to the dadgum floor, and they blocked it.”

“This is politics,” he said.

“It has nothing to do with doing what’s right. I mean, it’s Washington, D.C., to a T. And again, they ought to be ashamed of themselves, but they’re probably not.”

Members of Congress had recently released three emails related to the Epstein matter.

Following that release, House Republicans responded by making available a larger tranche of documents totaling approximately 20,000 pages.

The dispute over document releases followed competing interpretations of the contents of the initial emails.

Lawmakers who supported releasing them said they demonstrated the need for further transparency.

Other lawmakers argued that the emails had been taken out of context. The full set of documents was later published in response.

The sequence of releases has prompted calls from some members for all remaining materials to be made available at once rather than selectively.

Burchett said the full set of Epstein files should be disclosed without delay and that his unanimous consent request was intended to facilitate that process.

Joe Rogan Shocked, Reveals We Could Be Closer to a Real Civil War Than He Thought
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Joe Rogan Shocked, Reveals We Could Be Closer to a Real Civil War Than He Thought

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Podcast host Joe Rogan said Tuesday that the public reaction to the death of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk shows how politically divided the United States has become, warning that the country may be approaching a civil conflict.

Rogan discussed the growing polarization between America’s political left and right during an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience featuring guest Brian Redban.

He pointed to the September shooting of Kirk during a campus event as an example of how extreme partisanship has escalated into moral and social instability.

“Charlie Kirk gets shot and people are celebrating like, ‘whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. You want people to die that you disagree with?’ Like, where are we right now on the scale of one-to-civil war? Where are we? Are we at seven? Because I thought we were at a five. I thought we were like four. Four or five,” Rogan said.

“But after the Charlie Kirk thing, I’m like, ‘Oh, we might be like seven.’ This might be like step seven on the way to a bona fide civil war.”

Rogan said the celebration of Kirk’s assassination, which occurred in front of witnesses and was captured on video, revealed a serious moral decline in the country.

He said that the willingness to cheer the death of a political opponent—particularly one whose chief offense was expressing unpopular opinions—shows how far the nation has fallen in its ability to disagree peacefully.

“When people start rejoicing over someone’s death—especially a public killing witnessed by the world and their family—it reflects a disturbing moral decline,” Rogan said.

“If the person’s biggest offense was merely saying things others disagreed with, then celebrating their violent death is deeply troubling.”

Rogan noted that the disturbing reaction did not come solely from internet fringe groups but also from individuals with verified professional backgrounds who publicly celebrated the shooting on social media.

“This is nuts,” Rogan said.

“Like what are you guys on? What’s happening here?”

The podcast host has repeatedly spoken out against political violence, warning that the normalization of such behavior threatens to destabilize the country. Following Kirk’s death, he said it shocked him to see ordinary people openly celebrating the assassination online.

“It’s just bizarre, like, normal people that, I think, think they’re good people, and they think, they genuinely think, that guy was a bad guy,” Rogan said.

“And I don’t think they’re right. And I think they were indoctrinated. And I don’t agree with everything that Charlie Kirk said or did.”

Rogan’s comments come amid continuing unrest surrounding Turning Point USA events across the country.

Months after Kirk’s death, TPUSA gatherings have faced escalating protests and violent confrontations.

At a Monday event at the University of California, Berkeley, police arrested a man accused of assaulting a TPUSA supporter outside the venue.

According to local authorities, the suspect faces multiple violent crime charges. Four women were also arrested for felony vandalism linked to the same incident.

“Right now at our Turning Point USA campus tour stop at UC Berkeley… Antifa is breaking through police barricades and threatening our event attendees,” TPUSA chief of staff Mikey McCoy said on X.

Federal and local law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the September assassination of Charlie Kirk.

His killing has drawn condemnation from political leaders and public figures across the spectrum, while his supporters have called for stronger measures to protect free speech advocates on college campuses.

Rogan said the aftermath of Kirk’s death should serve as a warning to Americans that open hostility between political factions is spiraling into something far more dangerous.

“We’re not just arguing anymore,” he said.

“We’re cheering death. And that’s when civilizations start to come apart.”

Minneapolis Dem Carjacked After Winning Election on ‘Restorative Justice’ Platform
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Minneapolis Dem Carjacked After Winning Election on ‘Restorative Justice’ Platform

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Minneapolis City Councilman Jamal Osman was carjacked Monday night, just days after winning reelection on a platform that emphasized criminal justice reform and alternative responses to crime.

Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed the incident Tuesday, saying two juveniles — ages 15 and 16 — were arrested after stealing Osman’s car and crashing it shortly afterward.

According to police, the suspects approached Osman, threatened him with mace, and stole his vehicle.

The two teens then collided with several cars and a fire hydrant before fleeing on foot.

Officers later captured both suspects, who are being held pending charges.

O’Hara said one of the juveniles was already known to police and that both had participated in another carjacking earlier the same evening.

“While the overall crime in Minneapolis has declined over the last few years, we continue to see a troubling number of violent incidents and, in particular, incidents that involve juveniles,” O’Hara told reporters.

The carjacking occurred less than a week after Osman secured reelection on November 4.

His campaign platform focused on “restorative justice programs for low-level offenses,” “violence prevention programs,” and the expansion of “alternative” responses to certain 911 calls.

Osman, who was first elected in 2020, has promoted youth mentorship and rehabilitation as central to his approach to public safety.

Speaking to reporters after the incident, Osman said that while he continues to believe in helping young offenders, accountability must be part of the equation.

“I’m not a legal expert, but there has to be some kind of consequences with the action,” Osman said.

“If individuals know they can get away [with] this kind of heinous behavior or crimes, they’re going to continue doing it again.”

Osman added that his approach to public safety includes both “prevention and also consequences,” emphasizing the need to balance compassionate programs for youth with firm enforcement of the law.

“I think we have to continue to support young kids, especially even younger-age at middle schools,” he said.

“Make sure that they have an opportunity to be mentored by adults and, you know, create after-school programs, help them with employment.”

The city councilman, a Somali refugee who fled civil war before resettling in Minnesota, thanked police for their swift response.

“Didn’t really think it was going to happen to me,” Osman said with a brief laugh.

Osman’s campaign received endorsements from prominent progressive figures, including Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar and Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh, a self-described socialist who ran unsuccessfully for mayor.

His policy proposals have been in line with the city’s broader left-leaning push for reforms to policing and criminal justice since the 2020 unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.

Jamal Osman Screenshot

Despite those efforts, crime in Minneapolis has remained elevated.

Data from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) show that in 2024, the city accounted for the majority of the state’s carjackings and homicides.

Minneapolis recorded 329 carjackings and 77 murders — the only city in Minnesota to post double-digit homicide figures.

Carjackings increased by 21 percent from the previous year, while homicides rose by 6 percent.

Those numbers, while lower than the city’s peak in 2020, remain well above pre-pandemic levels.

According to Minneapolis crime data, the city recorded 85 homicides in 2020 compared to 48 in 2019.

Police Chief O’Hara said his department will continue working with community leaders to address the surge in youth-related offenses.

Osman’s case, he said, illustrates the need for stronger collaboration between law enforcement and policymakers.

The investigation into Monday’s carjacking remains ongoing, and both juvenile suspects are expected to face multiple charges, including auto theft and assault.

Sen. Kennedy’s ‘Katie Porter to Pluto’ Line Steals the Show After Shutdown Vote
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Sen. Kennedy’s ‘Katie Porter to Pluto’ Line Steals the Show After Shutdown Vote

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The Senate reached an agreement Monday to bring an end to the federal government shutdown after days of stalled negotiations.

The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives, where Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said lawmakers would move quickly to hold a vote to reopen the government.

“We’re proceeding as fast as possible to put a vote on the floor to open the government,” Johnson said, following the Senate’s bipartisan breakthrough.

Among those weighing in on the developments was Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), who shared his trademark humor during an appearance on Fox News while emphasizing the political fallout facing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) over the shutdown strategy.

Kennedy cautioned against disrupting the fragile Senate deal. “If I did that, my colleagues would, I don’t know, they’d have Katie Porter slap me to Pluto, and I couldn’t blame ’em,” he said, referencing California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter in a lighthearted aside.

The Louisiana senator also criticized Schumer’s handling of the negotiations.

“Senator Schumer chose to have this shutdown—he just dug up more snakes than he could kill,” Kennedy said, describing how Schumer’s strategy had backfired both legislatively and politically.

Kennedy added that Republicans “couldn’t even entertain what Schumer was asking for,” calling it an unworkable approach that lacked bipartisan support.

Kennedy went on to thank Democrats who joined Republicans in voting to end the shutdown, crediting them with acting in the national interest despite partisan pressure.

While Kennedy’s remarks drew attention for their humor, his criticism reflected broader frustration across the aisle.

Schumer’s decision to push the government into a shutdown, analysts said, appeared aimed at securing leverage with his party’s progressive wing.

But as negotiations dragged on and the effects of the shutdown deepened, backlash quickly spread within his own ranks.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) also condemned his party’s tactics, saying Democrats “crossed a line,” particularly by halting pay for U.S. military personnel.

Fetterman questioned leadership within the party, suggesting that both Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) had lost clarity over who was steering their legislative strategy.

The criticism came amid reports of growing unrest among Democrats over the political consequences of the shutdown.

A recent poll showed a decline in Schumer’s approval ratings, and some Democratic lawmakers have begun quietly calling for a change in party leadership.

Political observers have noted that the shutdown may have been intended to energize Democratic voters ahead of the Nov. 4 elections.

However, the plan may have backfired, leaving Schumer facing frustration from both moderates and progressives.

As the Senate and House move toward final votes to reopen the government, Schumer’s standing within his own caucus appears weaker than before.

His decision to pursue the shutdown, meant to strengthen his influence, instead left him navigating renewed division and diminished confidence from within his party.

For now, lawmakers from both parties are working to finalize the deal and restore normal operations, while the political consequences of the standoff continue to reverberate through Capitol Hill.

Two Dead After Relief Plane for Jamaica Crashes Near Fort Lauderdale
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Two Dead After Relief Plane for Jamaica Crashes Near Fort Lauderdale

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Two people were killed Monday morning after a small plane delivering hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica crashed into a residential pond in Coral Springs, Florida, just minutes after taking off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, officials said, as reported by The New York Post.

The Coral Springs Police Department confirmed the deaths in a statement, noting that rescue crews initially launched a search operation before transitioning to a recovery mission. “Two people tragically lost their lives,” the department said in its release.

The plane, identified as a Beechcraft King Air turboprop, was captured on surveillance footage from a nearby home plunging into a retention pond shortly after takeoff.

The video appeared to show the aircraft clipping the edge of the land before its nose struck the water.

Deputy Chief Mike Moser of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department said responders arrived to find scattered wreckage but no visible fuselage.

“There was no actual plane to be seen. They followed the debris trail to the water. We had divers that entered the water and tried to search for any victims and didn’t find any,” Moser said.

Authorities said the plane took off around 10:14 a.m., and emergency calls began coming in about five minutes later. No homes in the area were damaged, and most of the debris was contained within the pond.

The Beechcraft King Air, a twin-engine model, typically seats between seven and 12 people, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Officials have not yet confirmed how many people were on board or the identities of the victims.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed on X that it has opened an investigation into the crash, with assistance from local police and the Federal Aviation Administration.

The aircraft was reportedly carrying relief supplies to Jamaica, which continues to recover from the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Melissa.

The Category 5 storm made landfall in late October, leaving widespread destruction across all 14 of the island’s parishes.

The storm knocked out power nationwide, flooded major regions, and caused at least 32 confirmed deaths, with additional fatalities still under review by Jamaican officials.

Broward County, home to a large Caribbean American population, has been a hub for ongoing hurricane relief efforts to Jamaica. Many local organizations have coordinated supply flights in the weeks following the storm.

Monday’s fatal crash follows another aviation tragedy last week, when a UPS cargo plane went down in Kentucky, killing all three pilots and 11 people on the ground, including a 3-year-old girl and her grandfather.

Rudy Giuliani Delivers Great ‘Advice’ to Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani After New York City Victory
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Rudy Giuliani Delivers Great ‘Advice’ to Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani After New York City Victory

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani offered sharp criticism and pointed “advice” to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Monday, suggesting the incoming Democratic Socialist leader should decline to take office, as reported by The New York Post.

“My advice to him is to step down and do something else,” Giuliani told The New York Post of Mamdani, whom he described as “a Communist — right out of Karl Marx.”

Zohran Mamdani speaks to the press at the 2025 NYC Pride March, Jun 29, 2025, NYC, NY, USA. Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com

Giuliani, a Republican who served two terms as mayor and earned national recognition for his leadership during and after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, accused Mamdani of being unfit to lead the city.

He claimed the mayor-elect’s ties to controversial figures and his views on Israel reveal troubling sympathies.

Giuliani specifically criticized a photo taken during Mamdani’s campaign in which he appeared with Imam Suraj Wahhaj, a Brooklyn-based cleric once accused of radical associations.

“The imam he was with is a strong supporter of terrorism,” Giuliani said.

“I’m not worried that he’s a Muslim. I’m worried that he supports Muslim extremism.”

Mamdani, who will be New York City’s first Muslim mayor, has not yet commented on Giuliani’s remarks.

Giuliani went on to question whether the incoming mayor could pass a federal background check.

“You think the federal government will give this guy a security clearance?” he said.

“Zohran Mamdani is a serious security threat to the United States of America. He’s a Communist and a sympathizer for Muslim terrorism.”

The former mayor also condemned Mamdani’s outspoken criticism of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“Israel seems like an obsession with him,” Giuliani said, citing Mamdani’s support of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a New York State Assemblymember and democratic socialist running for Mayor. New York, US – 04 July 2025

“The BDS movement wants to wipe out the state of Israel. Mamdani is one of the best-known antisemites in the country,” he claimed.

Giuliani’s comments come days after Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race, which marked a historic win for progressives in the city.

The 32-year-old Democrat and state assemblyman from Queens campaigned on policies rooted in Democratic socialism, including housing reform and police oversight.

In his closing remarks, Giuliani offered one additional piece of advice to his successor: “Love America.”

Neither Mamdani nor his campaign team have issued a statement in response to Giuliani’s comments.

Giuliani, who later served as an attorney for President Donald Trump, was pardoned by the Trump administration for his involvement in the disputed events surrounding the 2020 presidential election.

President Trump, who returned to office after winning the 2024 election, has not publicly commented on Giuliani’s remarks about Mamdani.

President Trump Lays Wreath on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Honors America’s Fallen Heroes
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President Trump Lays Wreath on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Honors America’s Fallen Heroes

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President Donald Trump led a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivering remarks honoring America’s fallen and living service members, as reported by Fox News.

The President was joined by Vice President J.D. Vance and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins for the annual observance, held at the Memorial Amphitheater before an audience of veterans, military families, and active-duty personnel.

“This morning on these hallowed grounds where generations of American heroes rest in eternal glory, we gather to fulfill the sacred duty of every free man and woman,” Trump said.

“On Veterans Day, we honor those who have worn the uniform, who have borne the battle, who have stood to watch, and whose ranks have formed the mighty wall of flesh and blood, bravery and devotion that has defended our freedom for 250 years.”

The President expressed his gratitude to veterans across the country, saying their service “will never be forgotten.”
“Today, to every veteran, we love our veterans,” Trump said.

“We say the words too often left unsaid — thank you for your service. Thank you very much. And we want to also say thank you for carrying America’s fate on your strong, very broad, proud shoulders. Each of you has earned the respect and the gratitude of our entire nation. We love you, we salute you, and we will never forget what you have done to keep America safe, sovereign, and free.”

Vice President Vance, a Marine Corps veteran, urged Americans to express their appreciation personally.

“During my four years of the Marine Corps, I met the very best of America,” he said. “People who are willing to put on a uniform and risk their lives for their entire country.”

Vance also shared reflections from his recent visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

“Just yesterday morning, I met people who lost limbs, who lost very, very important family members, who lost their psychological health,” he said, adding that every veteran’s sacrifice deserves recognition and gratitude.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins highlighted progress made under the Trump administration to improve services for veterans. “The VA now understands that we do nothing else except take care of the veteran and do things for them,” Collins said.

He noted that the department has reduced backlogs, improved access to care, and expanded options for veterans seeking treatment within their communities.

Collins reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to ensuring veterans receive the support and benefits they have earned.

“We are making sure they have everything they need from this administration because they have earned everything that they are getting,” he said.

The ceremony concluded with a moment of silence as President Trump placed the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, followed by the playing of “Taps.”

Well-Known Russiagate Collusion Hoaxers Targeted with Subpoenas by Florida Grand Jury
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Well-Known Russiagate Collusion Hoaxers Targeted with Subpoenas by Florida Grand Jury

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A federal grand jury in Florida has issued subpoenas to several former high-ranking Obama-era intelligence officials, including former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI officials Lisa Page and Peter Strzok, as part of the Justice Department’s ongoing investigation into the origins of the Russia collusion probe.

According to a report from Fox News, the grand jury, convened in the Southern District of Florida, is expected to issue up to 30 subpoenas in the coming days.

The probe is being overseen by U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Reding Quiñones.

Federal subpoenas were served Friday to Strzok, the FBI’s former deputy assistant director of counterintelligence, and Page, a former FBI attorney.

Both played central roles in high-profile investigations during the 2016 election cycle — including the FBI’s decision not to prosecute former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for using a private email server and the subsequent launch of “Crossfire Hurricane,” the FBI’s formal investigation into alleged Russian interference in the election on behalf of then-candidate Donald Trump.

Strzok and Page first became publicly known in 2018 after Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz released findings that included more than 5,000 text messages between the two, many of which expressed political bias against Trump and his supporters.

In one message following Trump’s election victory, Strzok wrote that the investigation would “stop” Trump from accomplishing anything.

Both Strzok and Page were later assigned to work on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team in 2017.

Page resigned from the bureau in May 2018, while Strzok was fired three months later.

The ongoing federal probe follows findings from Special Counsel John Durham, who concluded last year that the FBI’s 2016 investigation into alleged Trump-Russia ties was launched without proper basis and heavily relied on opposition research funded by the Clinton campaign.

That research — known as the Steele Dossier — contained a series of unverified and later debunked allegations against Trump.

The dossier was compiled by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele and commissioned through Fusion GPS, which received funding from the Democratic National Committee and Clinton’s 2016 campaign.

Durham’s report and subsequent declassified intelligence memos revealed that the Steele Dossier was included in the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) released in January 2017, despite internal warnings that it lacked credibility.

That assessment became the foundation for Crossfire Hurricane and shaped early public narratives about Russian interference in the election.

As part of the current investigation, former CIA Director John Brennan has also been subpoenaed.

Brennan was previously referred for potential criminal prosecution by then-CIA Director John Ratcliffe for his involvement in the creation and promotion of the Russia collusion narrative.

Declassified records show that Brennan pushed for the inclusion of the Steele Dossier in the 2017 intelligence report, a decision that contradicted testimony he later gave before Congress in 2023.

A declassified “lessons learned” memo signed by Ratcliffe found that the 2017 report suffered from “procedural anomalies” and “fell short of intelligence standards.”

The memo also stated that “the decision by agency heads to include the Steele Dossier in the ICA ran counter to fundamental tradecraft principles and ultimately undermined the credibility of a key judgment.”

The false statements portion of the Brennan inquiry reportedly stems from a declassified email written by the CIA’s former deputy director in December 2016.

The email warned that adding the Steele Dossier to the intelligence assessment could damage the report’s credibility.

“Despite these objections, Brennan showed a preference for narrative consistency over analytical soundness,” the CIA’s review stated.

“When confronted with specific flaws in the Dossier by the two mission center leaders – one with extensive operational experience and the other with a strong analytic background – he appeared more swayed by the Dossier’s general conformity with existing theories than by legitimate tradecraft concerns.”

Former FBI Director James Comey also faces criminal charges for allegedly making false statements to Congress regarding his role in developing the 2017 intelligence report. Comey has pleaded not guilty.

The subpoenas mark an expansion of the Justice Department’s examination into how the federal government handled intelligence and investigative processes surrounding the 2016 election.

The case represents the latest chapter in the years-long effort to determine whether senior intelligence and law enforcement officials acted improperly in advancing claims of Russian collusion that have since been discredited.


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