Monday, January 29, 2018

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe Is Reportedly Stepping Down Earlier Than Expected

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FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe reportedly is stepping down from his position at the law enforcement agency effective Monday, NBC News reported, about a month earlier than reportedly anticipated.

McCabe, who briefly served as acting director of the FBI after president Donald Trump fired former director James Comey in May 2017, was expected to retire in March when he was eligible for a full pension.

NBC News cited sources familiar with the matter. CBS News said he is stepping down, and will formally retire in March.

Trump has repeatedly criticized McCabe:

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