Prosecutor Exits Brennan Probe, Trump Eyes Results

0:00On April 18th, a key prosecutor just stepped away from the Justice Department's probe into former CIA Director John Brennan. Maria Mededis Long, who heads the National Security Section in Florida's Southern District, US Attorney's Office, told Defense Lawyers she's out. After questioning if there's enough evidence for criminal charges, this ties back to President Trump's longstanding push to investigate the old Russia. Trump campaign links from 2016. The Justice Department didn't deny her exit, but called it standard practice to shuffle attorneys for better resource use. CNN broke the news first, and Mededis Long hasn't commented yet. Meanwhile, the investigation is still rolling with recent subpoenas and planned interviews, though no charges are guaranteed. Trump's been vocal about his frustration over slow progress against foes like Brennan, leading him to replace Attorney General Pam Bondi this month. Her deputy, Todd Blanch, is now acting AG and Bax Trump's role in targeting those he's clashed with.

1:01This echoes last year's drama when Trump ousted a Virginia prosecutor for not charging James Comey and Latisha James. A quick replacement got indictments, but a judge tossed them over an improper appointment. Investigators push forward amid the shake-up, but her departure raises questions on momentum and witness trust, leaving the Brennan case in a tense. Limbo S. Trump's team eyes results. That's the story for today. U.S. News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.