Inside the Trump Administration’s Push to Prosecute James Comey

President Trump’s campaign of retribution began to intensify in mid-July and hit a fever pitch over the last week, culminating in the indictment of one of his foremost enemies.

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Inquiry Into Ex-C.I.A. Chief Stalls After Purge by Gabbard

The lack of an indictment so far against Mr. Brennan, in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, is the most recent setback for such prosecutions.

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U.S. Attorney Scrambles to Present Case Against James Comey

It remains to be seen whether a career prosecutor would be willing to present a case to a grand jury or whether jurors would bring an indictment.

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Justice Dept. Broadens Inquiry Into Key Players in Russia Investigation

It is the latest effort by President Trump and his allies to impugn the Russia investigation, which the president sees as having been a partisan witch hunt.

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In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms

Edward R. Martin Jr.’s conduct is part of a pattern in which top administration officials try to use the vast powers of the government to cast the specter of criminality on President Trump’s enemies.

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Durham’s Debunking of the ‘Clinton Plan’ Emails, Explained

Trump allies have fixated on a purported message about Hillary Clinton and Russia. John H. Durham, the special counsel, found evidence that it was likely a fake assembled by Russian spies.

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Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump

It is unclear whether the moves will lead to charges, but they suggest that President Trump’s appointees intend to follow through on his campaign to exact retribution against his perceived enemies.

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C.I.A. Says Its Leaders Rushed Report on Russia Interference in 2016 Vote

But the new review of the earlier assessment does not dispute the conclusion that Russia favored the election of Donald J. Trump.

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