Key Facts

• The Justice Department approved payments totaling over one million dollars to former FBI agents who were fired.
• These agents were dismissed because of concerning or alarming behavior.
• The payments were made as settlements, which are agreements to resolve disputes without going to trial.
• The investigation was led by House Judiciary Democrats.
• The report criticizes the Trump administration for approving these settlements.
• The actions were done privately, behind closed doors.
• The issue involves the use of government money to pay these former employees.