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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTwo conflicting headlines regarding FBI check
Trump says FBI has 'free rein' in Kavanaugh probehttps://www-m.cnn.com/2018/09/29/politics/trump-fbi-investigation-kavanaugh/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F
White House limits scope of the FBI's investigation into the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/white-house-limits-scope-fbi-s-investigation-allegations-against-brett-n915061
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Two conflicting headlines regarding FBI check (Original Post)
SHRED
Sep 2018
OP
If it's free rein, it's probably with reliably conservative agents making the calls
Alhena
Sep 2018
#1
The FBI agents can now say they took the President's word for "free rein" and followed his
MaryMagdaline
Sep 2018
#3
Alhena
(3,014 posts)1. If it's free rein, it's probably with reliably conservative agents making the calls
NanceGreggs
(27,813 posts)4. Agents are being assigned ...
... on the basis of their location, i.e. agents from field offices that are within the jurisdiction of Yale, Georgetown Prep, the areas where events took place, along with their office's proximity to where possible witnesses now reside.
triron
(21,916 posts)2. Don't believe anything coming out of Trump's mouth.
MaryMagdaline
(6,849 posts)3. The FBI agents can now say they took the President's word for "free rein" and followed his
Instructions
elleng
(130,156 posts)5. Thanks, I've been wondering about it.
Been away from 'news' all day on family business.
Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)6. The one I believe is preventing Avenati's client from the investigation
spanone
(135,637 posts)7. trump's tweet
Link to tweet
NBC News incorrectly reported (as usual) that I was limiting the FBI investigation of Judge Kavanaugh, and witnesses, only to certain people. Actually, I want them to interview whoever they deem appropriate, at their discretion. Please correct your reporting!
9:49 PM - Sep 29, 2018