The Justice Department has decided to withdraw subpoenas in its investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, opting instead for voluntary interviews. This change comes after a few subpoenas were issued for witnesses to appear before a grand jury in Washington. The investigation, which has been ongoing for several months, is part of a series of probes against individuals perceived as adversaries of former President Donald Trump. It focuses on the U.S. intelligence community’s finding that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help Trump. The shift in strategy follows a change in the investigation team, with a new counselor, Joe diGenova, being appointed. Brennan, who served under President Obama, has denied any wrongdoing, calling the investigation politically motivated. The case stems from a criminal referral alleging Brennan made false statements about the intelligence assessment on Russian interference.
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In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
