James B. Comey, who was fired today as FBI director by President Trump, was scheduled to attend an FBI recruiting event Tuesday in Hollywood. Officials have not formally said whether Comey would still go forward with the program. In announcing Comey’s firing, Trump said the move was necessary to allow a "new beginning" at the FBI. richard.winton@latimes.comTwitter: @LAcrimesALSOTrump fires FBI chief over handling of Clinton email investigationRead the letters from Donald Trump and other White House officials on the firing of ComeyThe last president to fire an FBI director? Bill ClintonUPDATES:4:30 p.m.: This article was updated with a source discussing whether Comey would speak.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 09, 2017 22:58 UTC