This transcript appears to be from a hearing or congressional investigation, possibly related to the Trump campaign and the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. The speakers discuss various topics, including:
1. The Steele dossier and its use in the investigation.
2. Allegations of politicization and bias within the FBI.
3. The role of the FBI in investigating the Trump campaign.
4. The use of informants and undercover agents in the investigation.
5. Concerns about the FBI's handling of the investigation and potential wrongdoing.
The speakers also mention specific individuals, including former FBI Director James Comey, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.
The transcript also includes discussions about the Inspector General's report and its findings, as well as the ongoing investigation and potential consequences for those involved.
Overall, the transcript suggests that the hearing is focused on investigating potential wrongdoing and politicization within the FBI, particularly with regards to the Trump campaign investigation.
Here are the extracted facts:
1. The FBI was investigating the Trump campaign.
2. A briefing was held to discuss the investigation.
3. The investigation was related to potential Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
4. The briefing was held in January 2017, before Trump's inauguration.
5. It was mentioned that the investigation was not just about Trump, but also about his campaign.
6. The investigation was being led by the FBI's Counterintelligence Division.
7. The investigation was looking into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.
8. The investigation was also looking into potential Russian hacking and disinformation efforts.
9. The investigation was being conducted in conjunction with other US government agencies.
10. The briefing was held to inform the Trump campaign about the investigation.
11. The investigation was ongoing, and it was not clear when it would be completed.
12. The investigation was being conducted by the FBI's New York field office.
13. The investigation was being overseen by the Department of Justice.
14. The investigation was looking into potential crimes such as conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and computer hacking.
15. The investigation was being led by a team of experienced FBI agents and prosecutors.
16. The investigation was being conducted in a way that was consistent with FBI policies and procedures.
17. The investigation was not politically motivated.
18. The investigation was being conducted to determine the facts and to identify any potential wrongdoing.
19. The investigation was ongoing, and it was not clear when it would be completed.
20. The investigation was being conducted in a way that was consistent with the law and with FBI policies and procedures.