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Oct 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
DOJ Challenges FBI Agents’ Bid in Florida Probe
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The Justice Department asked a federal court Friday to reject current and former FBI agents’ request to intervene in the dismissed classified-documents case against Donald Trump. Prosecutors argued the agents lack legal standing to seek advance guidance about their upcoming testimony before a Florida grand jury.
WHO: The Justice Department, current and former FBI agents, and Donald Trump.
WHAT: Federal prosecutors asked a court to deny FBI agents’ bid to intervene in the dismissed classified-documents case.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Prosecutors argued the agents lack legal standing to seek advance guidance on their upcoming grand jury testimony.
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