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Everything we know about Trump's firing of FBI director James Comey

By Erica R. Hendry, Daniel Bush, Joshua Barajas, Travis Daub

The abrupt removal of James Comey as FBI director Tuesday marked the third time President Donald Trump has fired a high-profile official in his first three-plus months in office, following the ousters of his national security adviser and acting attorney…

Some names Trump might consider in picking a new FBI chief

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

With James Comey ousted as FBI director, President Donald Trump will have an opportunity to select a replacement for a new 10-year term.

Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him

By Eric Tucker, Eileen Sullivan and Julie Pace

President Donald Trump defended his firing of FBI Director James Comey, asserting in a flurry of tweets Wednesday that Republicans and Democrats "will be thanking me."…

WATCH LIVE: McConnell may address Comey firing on Senate floor

By Erica R. Hendry and Associated Press

After Trump's unexpected removal of FBI Director James Comey, lawmakers are looking for more answers from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

What does Comey's firing mean for the FBI's Russia probe?

By Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey throws a huge cloud of doubt over the bureau's investigation into allegations of Trump campaign ties to Russia.

All of the key moments that led to FBI director Comey's firing

By Associated Press

Often lauded for his independence, Comey had come under intense scrutiny in recent months for his role in the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails.

How lawmakers are reacting to FBI director Comey's firing

By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Geoffrey Lou Guray

Here's a rundown of reactions to FBI Director Comey's firing from politicians on both sides of the aisle.

How quickly can Trump replace Comey?

By Daniel Bush

Andrew McCabe will be the FBI's acting director. But a timeline for permanently replacing Comey, a position that must be confirmed by the Senate, is unclear.

Sen. Collins: FBI director Comey's firing in some ways an 'inevitable conclusion' to email controversy

By Daniel Bush

Comey’s ouster was in some ways an “inevitable conclusion” to the controversy over his handling of the FBI probe into Hillary Clinton’s emails, Collins said.