Former FBI Chief James Comey indicted again

About this episode

The episode discusses the second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and its implications, alongside the Pentagon's budget request and the UAE's decision to leave OPEC amidst the global energy crisis.

Trump’s Justice Department targets former FBI Director James Comey a second time after he’s indicted for alleged threats against the President. Then, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prepares to go before Congress to make a case for the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request. Plus, a stunning move from the UAE as it annouces plans to leave OPEC. What this could mean for the global energy crisis triggered by war in Iran. Carol Leonnig, Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Max Chafkin, Brendan Greeley, Charlie Sykes, and Teddy Schleifer join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Ruhle

Guests: Pete Hegseth, Carol Leonnig, Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Max Chafkin, Brendan Greeley, Charlie Sykes, Teddy Schleifer

Topics covered

• James Comey indictment
• Trump administration
• Pentagon budget
• UAE OPEC exit
• global energy crisis
• Iran war impact

Keywords

• James Comey
• Trump
• Pentagon budget
• UAE
• OPEC
• global energy crisis
• Iran
• indictment
• Defense Secretary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OPEC

Places: UAE, Iran

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