Source: Axios
“John Brennan, who was CIA director under Obama, was referred to the Justice Department Tuesday by House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who accused him of lying to Congress about the Steele dossier. The recommendation is a high-profile effort by House Republicans to prosecute a former intelligence official, aligning with President Trump’s broader goals to legally target his political enemies. The Steele dossier, a widely discredited set of memos compiled in 2016 by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, alleged ties between Russia and Trump. … Brennan was reportedly under prior investigation by the current DOJ for allegedly lying about Russia’s involvement, and he has denied any wrongdoing.” (10/21/25)