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Republicans call on FBI Director Wray to appear before Congress to explain Trump raid

Republicans are demanding that FBI Director Christopher Wray appear before Congress to explain the bureau’s decision to search former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.

Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, the top GOP lawmaker on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, demanded an immediate briefing from Mr. Wray.

“Congress deserves immediate answers from you as to the actions you ordered,” Mr. Turner wrote in a letter to the FBI director. “I hereby request an immediate briefing by you to members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence concerning any national security threats used to justify your decision.