John Durham seeks to interview two CIA officers on the origins of an investigation in Russia

The Justice Department intends to interview two CIA officers for its examination of the origins of the investigation conducted in Russia.

US Attorney John Durham's team wants to interview at least one senior counterintelligence officer and a senior analyst who have examined the role played by Russia in the interference of the United States. 2016 election, according to the New York Times.

Although official requests have not yet been submitted, CIA Director Gina Haspel informed senior officials that her agency would cooperate, but would strive to protect sources, methods and information. provided by the allies.

Attorney General William Barr has tasked Durham, a US attorney from Connecticut, to lead the investigation into the origins of the counterintelligence investigation into President Trump's campaign, launched by the FBI in the United States. Summer 2016.

US officials said Barr wanted to understand how the CIA coordinated its activities with the FBI and how the agency had concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin had given the order to sow discord at the time. election to help Trump and undermine his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.

The reconsideration is not a criminal investigation, but if Durham discovers criminal activity, he may take legal action. Senior CIA officials are worried about the efforts of the federal prosecutor.

Republicans have applauded and criticized the Democrats for the Justice Department to look into the early stages of the counterintelligence investigation into the Trump campaign. After Trump granted Barr wide powers to declassify secret information and tasked a handful of agencies to cooperate in his investigation, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff called the effort " disturbing "to politicize information.

Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., Chair of the Judiciary Committee of the House, wrote in a letter explaining the scope of his investigation. He said the review was "far-reaching and multi-faceted" and included an overview of actions by the US government and by foreigners.