Obama names new FBI director
President Barack Obama has nominated James Comey to be the new FBI director.
Mr Comey was the number two Justice Department official under former Republican president George W Bush.
Mr Obama said Mr Comey is a model of “fierce independence and deep integrity”.
Mr Comey gained attention for blocking efforts by the Bush White House to re-authorise a no-warrant wire-tapping programme in 2004.
If confirmed by the Senate, he would replace Robert Mueller and serve a 10-year term.
Mr Obama said that Mr Mueller displayed a “steady hand and strong leadership” during his time at the head of the FBI.
