Top FBI Official 'Removed'

Told to resign, not a voluntary departure.

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is out of his job.

Initially reports claimed that McCabe was stepping aside until his retirement kicks in sometime in March, but now reports from several outlets claim that McCabe was "removed." Producers with both Fox News and CNN took to Twitter to say McCabe's departure was not voluntary:

 

Fox News reports that just a day before McCabe was removed, FBI Director Christopher Wray reviewed the memo that Republicans say detail FBI abuses related to the Fusion/GPS dossier on President Donald Trump and the obtaining of FISA warrants:

While the White House seems to favor the memo's release, the Justice Department has pushed back hard. Sources told Fox News' Catherine Herridge that FBI Director Christopher Wray went to the Capitol on Sunday to view the four-page memo.

According to one source, Wray was asked to point out inaccuracies or other issues with the wording -- and said he would need “his people to take a look at it.” The source said the review is ongoing.  

Security reporter Sara Carter also linked Wray's review of the memo and McCabe's departure, adding that it was not a smooth resignation for McCabe:

McCabe apparently lashed out to his colleagues when he was told he would be asked to resign, according to sources. FBI Director Christopher Wray viewed the four-page memo on Sunday, sources familiar with the discussions said.

McCabe, who is facing three federal inquiries for conflicts-of-interest during his time at the FBI, is one of the numerous names mentioned in the classified memo detailing FISA abuse, according to sources who reviewed the memo.  

A vote on releasing the memo and the allegedly damming information contained inside could happen as early as Monday night. If the House votes to make the document public, President Trump would have five days to decide whether to release the details or deny the request on national security grounds.

Several media reports claim the president is inclined to release the memo.