Prosecutor Exits Brennan Probe, Trump Pushes for Charges

0:00It's April 18th, this is Canada News Today, your AI-powered local news. A key prosecutor just stepped off the Justice Department's probe into former CIA director, John Brennan. Maria Mededis Long, who heads the National Security Team in Florida's Southern District, told lawyers she was out after questioning if there's enough. Evidence for charges. This ties back to old gripes about the Russia investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign. The Justice Department calls it a normal shuffle to allocate resources better, but they didn't dive into details. CNN broke the news first, and her office hasn't commented yet. Meanwhile, investigators keep pushing with subpoenas and lining up more interviews. Trump's been vocal about this, swapping out Attorney General Pam Bondi this month over slow progress on cases against foes like Brennan. Her deputy, Todd Blanche, now acting AG, says the president has every right to push these probes. Folks are watching how her exit shakes things up. Will witnesses pull back, or does the case charge ahead?

1:03Past moves show the pattern. Trump ousted a Virginia prosecutor last year for not entiding Comey and James, but the rushed replacements got there. Cases tossed by a judge. The Brennan investigation rolls on amid all this political heat, leaving everyone guessing on charges or closure. Stay tuned as it unfolds.