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Feds, DOJ Prepare 3rd Secret Briefing On Confidential Sources For Hill Bosses

Congressional leaders say they're mostly satisfied with what they've learned about the counterintelligence investigation but have a few more questions for the FBI and Department of Justice.
FBI Director Christopher Wray has briefed congressional leaders about the counterintelligence investigation into Donald Trump's campaign and the bureau is preparing another session.

Department of Justice and FBI officials are planning another secret briefing for congressional leaders about investigators' use of confidential sources in the early stages of the Russia investigation.

Officials are expected to meet early

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