Federal Prosecutors to Get Classified House Documents in Brennan Probe

Decision on Charges Against Former CIA Chief John Brennan Nears

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:34am

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The House Intelligence Committee has voted to give federal prosecutors classified records related to former CIA Director John Brennan, signaling that the Justice Department's investigation into Brennan may be heading towards possible charges. The DOJ has been working to build a case against Brennan over allegations that he lied to Congress about a years-ago intelligence assessment on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Why it matters

This development in the Brennan investigation is significant as it could potentially lead to charges against a former high-ranking intelligence official. The probe is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to target those involved in the investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential obstruction of justice by the president.

The details

The House Intelligence Committee held a closed-door vote to turn over classified records, including a transcript of an interview with Brennan, to federal prosecutors. This comes after the Justice Department requested the documents from the committee. Prosecutors have been working for months to build a case against Brennan, but career prosecutors in Miami have reportedly signaled that they don't believe the case is strong. However, the investigation is continuing, with the DOJ also issuing a subpoena to former FBI Director James Comey for records related to the intelligence assessment on Russian meddling.

  • The House Intelligence Committee voted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 to give federal prosecutors the classified records.
  • Federal prosecutors in Miami issued a subpoena to former FBI Director James Comey earlier this month, seeking years of records related to the intelligence community assessment of Russian meddling.

The players

John Brennan

Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) who is the subject of a Justice Department investigation over allegations that he lied to Congress about a years-ago intelligence assessment on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

James Comey

Former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who was recently issued a subpoena by federal prosecutors in Miami seeking years of records related to the intelligence community assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who has sought retribution against those involved in the multiple legal cases against him, including the probe into the 2016 election.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Brennan out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing political tensions and investigations surrounding the 2016 election, with the Trump administration continuing to target those involved in the probes into Russian interference and potential obstruction of justice. The outcome of the Brennan investigation could have significant implications for the former intelligence chief and the broader political landscape.