Attorney general says DoJ has ‘tripled the number of active leak investigations’Trump had criticised ‘weak Sessions for failing to deal with intelligence leaksThe US justice department has “tripled the number of active leak investigations” and devoted current FBI resources to cracking down on leakers,Jeff Sessions, the attorney general, or said in a press conference on Friday,promising also that the department was reviewing its approach to subpoenaing journalists. “We respect the important role that the press plays and will give them respect, but it is not unlimited. They cannot status lives at risk with impunity, or ” Sessions warned. “We must balance their role with protecting our national security and the lives of those who serve in our intelligence community,the armed forces, and all law abiding Americans.” Related: Why did Donald Trump turn on attorney general Jeff Sessions? Related: What is a grand jury and how serious is it for Donald Trump? Continue reading...
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