BREAKING: James Comey was fired before Justice Department could complete an internal probe into his election actions

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey before a wide-ranging review by the Justice Department's inspector general into his handling of Hillary Clinton's email investigation could be completed. Trump, along with DOJ leadership, said they fired Comey for his controversial handling of the Clinton case. But the fact that Comey was fired as the official review of his actions was still ongoing is raising serious questions about the speed at which Attorney General Jeff Sessions and newly confirmed Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein recommended Comey's dismissal. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108