Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Kash Patel clashes with Democrat Senator over excessive drinking allegations The FBI has reportedly assembled a “payback squad” to investigate critics of President Donald Trump, according to current and former government officials. A senior FBI official denied that such a group exists with that name but confirmed that the existence of the Director’s Advisory Team was launched to discredit federal law enforcement officials who investigated Trump and his allies. The group appears to be linked to a growing investigation where DOJ officials are pursuing a sweeping criminal conspiracy case against individuals perceived as enemies of Trump, linked to MAGA-aligned theories.…