FBI chief

Christopher Wray, Donald Trump's choice for new FBI chief

Wray, a former high-ranking official in President George W Bush's Justice Department, oversaw investigations into corporate fraud

Aug 02, 2017, 06:49 AM IST

Former FBI chief James Comey admits leaking memos to prompt special counsel

Former F.B.I. chief James Comey in his testimony admitted to leaking the contents of his memo documenting his meeting with Donald Trump during which the President allegedly asked him to drop the investigation into former national security advisor Michael Flynn, with the help of a `close friend`.

Jun 08, 2017, 22:40 PM IST

Trump pledges to move quickly to nominate new FBI chief

Trump told reporters he might even be able to make his decision on who should succeed James Comey to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation before he departs on his first foreign trip late next week.

May 14, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

Trump warns sacked FBI chief not to `leak` conversations

"James Comey better hope that there are no `tapes` of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" Trump tweeted.

May 12, 2017, 21:54 PM IST

Donald Trump defends firing of FBI chief; Democrats demand independent Russia probe

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his firing of FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday as Democrats intensified accusations that the ouster was intended to undermine an agency probe into his presidential campaign`s possible collusion with Russia to sway the 2016 election.

May 10, 2017, 22:33 PM IST