US Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired the FBI's former No.2 official Andrew McCabe Friday, prompting McCabe to say he is being targeted. He said this is because he is a crucial witness into whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct the Russia investigation. Trump ousted Comey last year and acknowledged in a televised interview that he fired Comey over "this Russia thing." More on this: Andrew McCabe, FBI deputy director, quits after Trump criticismAlso read: FBI missed signs on Florida shooting due to Russia probe - TrumpA GREAT DAY FOR THE FBI? Trump wrote, "Andrew McCabe FIRED, a great day for the hard working men and women of the FBI - A great day for Democracy.

Source: The Star March 17, 2018 09:45 UTC