Feinstein said in a statement that President Donald Trump called her Tuesday afternoon to tell her that Comey was being removed from the top FBI job. When Trump announces a replacement, the nomination would be reviewed by the Judiciary Committee.
(Reporting By Richard Cowan; editing by Grant McCool)Senate Democrat Feinstein calls for independent FBI director
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