President Donald Trump has fired the director of the FBI over his handling of the inquiry into Hillary Clinton's emails.
White House sent shockwaves through Washington by announcing that James Comey has been terminated and removed from office.
The administration says the move came as it emerged Comey gave inaccurate information about Clinton's emails to Congress last week.
The FBI is also probing alleged links between the Trump campaign and Russia.
The White House says Comey had been dismissed on the recommendation of US Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Sessions says the Department of Justice is committed to a high level of discipline, integrity, and the rule of law, adding that a fresh start is needed.
The White House says the search for a successor would begin immediately.
Source: BBC
