Officials with the FBI and Justice Department recently told Congress that they have been unable to corroborate the most salacious parts of the infamous anti-Trump dossier, according to a new report.
The FBI is said to have relied on the dossier, written by former British spy Christopher Steele, for its investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.
The investigation was opened nearly 16 months ago.
According to the Washington Examiner, federal officials informed congressional investigators of the status of the dossier in face-to-face briefings.
The House Intelligence Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee have pressed the DOJ and FBI about the dossier. Both committees, which are investigating Russian meddling in the election, have questioned whether federal investigators verified any of the claims in the dossier. They also want to know how heavily the investigation relied on allegations made in the dossier.
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