The U.S. Department of Justice has appointed former Trump attorney Joseph diGenova to oversee an investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan and others concerning the origins of the Trump-Russia inquiry. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche selected diGenova, who previously represented Trump during the Mueller investigation, to lead the high-profile probe amidst ongoing legal developments. A grand jury in Miami has been convened since late last year, with subpoenas reportedly issued to gather information related to intelligence assessments and possible misconduct.

DiGenova has been a vocal critic of Brennan, accusing him of collusion with the FBI and DOJ to frame Trump, claims he has reiterated publicly without criminal charges. His appointment follows the departure of a key prosecutor in the case, marking a renewed focus on scrutinizing the origins of the Russia investigation. Brennan has firmly denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that the intelligence community's assessments of Russian interference in 2016 are accurate. The investigation’s scope suggests potential indictments of Brennan could be imminent within weeks, as prosecutors continue to gather evidence and transcripts.