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May 12, 2026
FBI Interviews CIA Officials in Brennan Investigation Over 2017 Russia Assessment
- The FBI began interviewing current and former CIA officials last week regarding John Brennan's involvement in the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference.
- Brennan is under scrutiny for potentially misleading Congress about the inclusion of the Steele dossier in the assessment, which he opposed but was overruled by then-FBI Director James Comey.
- Rep. Jim Jordan has referred Brennan for criminal prosecution, alleging false statements during his 2023 testimony regarding the CIA's actions related to the dossier.
3 Sources
- FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources sayMay 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM · Reuters
- FBI questioning current and former CIA officials in DOJ probe into John Brennan's role in Russia assessmentMay 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM · Fox News
- FBI interviewing CIA officers in Brennan investigationMay 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM · NBC