Comey okd to testify house committee issues subpoenas
Here's a summary of the latest developments:
James Comey Agrees to Testify Before House Committee
Former FBI Director James Comey has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee, according to a statement from the committee's chairman, Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA). Comey's testimony is expected to focus on his handling of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and his decision to reopen the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server just days before the 2016 election.
House Committee Issues Subpoenas
In addition to Comey's testimony, the House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to several other key figures in the Russia investigation, including:
- Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director
- Lisa Page, former FBI lawyer and mistress of Peter Strzok
- Peter Strzok, former FBI agent and lead investigator on the Clinton email case
- Bruce Ohr, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General
The subpoenas are seeking documents and testimony related to the FBI's investigation into Russian interference and potential collusion with the Trump campaign.
Background
The House Judiciary Committee is one of several congressional committees investigating the Russia investigation and potential abuses of power by the FBI and Justice Department. The committee has been investigating the FBI's handling of the Clinton email case and the Russia investigation, as well as allegations of bias and political interference.
Comey's testimony is expected to be a key part of the committee's investigation, as he was a central figure in the Russia investigation and has been critical of President Trump's actions. The committee has also been seeking documents and testimony from other key figures, including former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
What's Next
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to schedule Comey's testimony in the coming weeks. The committee has also announced plans to hold hearings on the FBI's handling of the Russia investigation and potential abuses of power by the FBI and Justice Department.
It's worth noting that the House Intelligence Committee, which is also investigating the Russia investigation, has issued its own subpoenas to several key figures, including Comey, McCabe, and Strzok. The two committees are working together to coordinate their investigations and share information.