James B. Comey

In this image released by ABC News, correspondent George Stephanopoulos (left) appears with former FBI director James Comey for a taped interview that aired during a prime-time 20/20 special on Sunday.

Politics & Government

Ahead Of New Book, Comey Defends Handling Of Clinton Email Scandal

12:05pm April 16, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The former FBI director stands by his characterization of Hillary Clinton's handling of classified email as "extremely careless" but says he never meant to influence the outcome of the election.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is interviewing potential candidates for interim FBI director Wednesday, despite his pledge to recuse himself from Trump campaign-related FBI investigations.

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Despite Recusal Pledge, Sessions Interviewing Candidates For Interim FBI Director

3:31pm May 10, 2017

by Tamara Keith

There is an acting FBI director in place, but the president is seeking to appoint an interim director. The attorney general was conducting interviews for that replacement already.

Former Deputy Attorney General James B. Comey waits to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on May 15, 2007. NPR has learned that Comey is in line to become President Obama's choice as the next FBI director.

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Former Justice Official In Line To Be Named FBI Chief

6:25am May 30, 2013

by Carrie Johnson

Two sources familiar with the search for a new director of the agency tell NPR that James B. Comey is in line to succeed outgoing chief Robert Mueller. Comey was the No. 2 official at the Justice Department in the George W. Bush administration.

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