Attorney general recommended the firing of Comey,who has been at the middle of many political controversies since the 2016 US electionWednesday: Comey’s dismissal rocks Washington – live news 7.19am BSTHere’s our full report on Trump’s decision to sack Comey. Below is a summary of what we know: Related: Trump fires FBI director Comey over handling of Clinton investigation 7.13am BSTThe Associated Press has written about what happens now to the FBI’s probe into links between Trump’s 2016 election campaign and Moscow.
President Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey throws a cloud of doubt over the bureau’s investigation into allegations of Trump campaign ties to Russia.
The FBI and three congressional committees possess been investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and possible Trump connections. As head of the FBI, Comey had been leading the complex counterintelligence investigation that has dogged the Trump White House since Inauguration Day.
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Source: theguardian.com