Lieberman drops out of FBI director race
10 years ago(FILES) This file photo taken on May 17, 2017 shows US Senator from Connecticut Joe Lieberman leaving the West Wing of the White House after meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump indicated on May 18, 2017 that onetime Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman is the favorite to become the next head of the FBI, after the shock dismissal of James Comey.Asked whether the 75-year-old was a frontrunner, Trump responded "yes" -- confirming Lieberman's surprise candidacy. Olivier Douliery / AFP
Former US Senator Joe Lieberman withdrew from consideration as FBI director Thursday after President Donald Trump chose a lawyer from the same law firm where Lieberman worked to advise him on the deepening Russia scandal.