White House's top Russia official put on leave pending security-related investigation
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The top White House official responsible for Russia and Europe, Andrew Peek, has been put on administrative leave indefinitely amid a security-related investigation, two U.S. officials and a former U.S. official tell NBC News.
Leek took over the Russia portfolio at the White House National Security Council in November.Jan. 19, 2020
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