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“FBI directors serve at the pleasure of the president, but they often have terms that transcend partisan transfers of power at the White House. Firing an FBI director is a major problem from the point of view of a president who is already facing significant questions about investigations already underway.”

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Stephen Farnsworth

Stephen Farnsworth is an accomplished journalist, born in 1961. With over three decades of experience in the news industry, he is known for his in-depth investigative reporting and unique insights into complex news events. more

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