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Associated Press:
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move ‘now’ to prosecute enemies — Prosecutors earlier said they couldn't establish probable cause to charge Comey — FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Oversight Committee …
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New York Times:
Grand Jury Indicts Longtime Trump Target, Former F.B.I. Director James Comey — The move came after the president intensified his pressure campaign on the Justice Department in recent days, publicly demanding that top officials prosecute Mr. Comey. — A federal grand jury …
New York Times:
Trump Gets the Retribution He Sought, and Shatters Norms in the Process — A prosecutor's drive to indict James Comey trampled over the Justice Department's long tradition of keeping a distance from politics and the White House, and raised the prospect of more arbitrary charges.
Politico:
'Let's have a trial': Comey proclaims innocence as Trump revels in grand jury indictment he demanded … Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia the Trump administration installed Monday, described the charges as grave because of Comey's alleged effort to mislead Congress.
Washington Post:
Former FBI director James Comey indicted amid Trump push to prosecute foes — Comey, who has denied wrongdoing, is charged in connection with allegations he lied to Congress. — just now — Former FBI director James B. Comey was indicted Thursday on allegations he lied to Congress following …
NBC News:
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted following pressure from Trump — The president recently suggested the attorney general should prosecute Comey and other prominent critics. Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstruction. — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday …
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Patrick Marley / Washington Post:
With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge — President Donald Trump's predecessors sought to preserve the Justice Department's independence in political prosecutions. Trump openly interfered with the Comey prosecution. — Just now — On the campaign trail …
Associated Press:
James Comey's son-in-law quits Justice Department after former FBI director's indictment
James Comey's son-in-law quits Justice Department after former FBI director's indictment
Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
The tragicomical indictment of James Comey
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CNN:
Comey's son-in-law, a federal prosecutor, resigns after indictment
Comey's son-in-law, a federal prosecutor, resigns after indictment
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ABC News:
Prosecutors' memo to new US attorney found no probable cause to charge James Comey: Sources
Prosecutors' memo to new US attorney found no probable cause to charge James Comey: Sources
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US Department of Justice:
Attorney General Bondi, Director Patel Statements Regarding Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey
Attorney General Bondi, Director Patel Statements Regarding Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey
Ian Millhiser / Vox:
Trump's prosecution of a Democratic lawmaker is a test run for authoritarian rule
Trump's prosecution of a Democratic lawmaker is a test run for authoritarian rule
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Eric Tucker / Associated Press:
A look at the Trump-Comey relationship and the indictment against the former FBI director
A look at the Trump-Comey relationship and the indictment against the former FBI director
David Frum / The Atlantic:
The Comey Indictment Is Not Just Payback
The Comey Indictment Is Not Just Payback
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New York Times:
Trump Administration Live Updates: Comey Indicted After Pressure From President
Trump Administration Live Updates: Comey Indicted After Pressure From President
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Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
Today, with the popularity of President Donald J. Trump and his administration dropping …
Today, with the popularity of President Donald J. Trump and his administration dropping …
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Devlin Barrett / New York Times:
Trump Orders Broad Effort to Root Out Groups He Says Organize Political Violence
Trump Orders Broad Effort to Root Out Groups He Says Organize Political Violence
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Jacob Rosen / CBS News:
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
4 Takeaways From Trump's Securing of an Indictment Against Comey
4 Takeaways From Trump's Securing of an Indictment Against Comey
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Financial Times:
Donald Trump announces 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical products — The US president also unveiled levies on heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities — Donald Trump has announced tariffs of 100 per cent on medicines and pharmaceutical goods imported into the US in a sudden escalation of his global trade war.
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New York Times:
Trump Will Slap Tariffs on Imported Drugs, Trucks and Household Furnishings — The president said his tariffs would range from 25 to 100 percent and go into effect next week. — President Trump on Thursday announced a slew of steep tariffs on pharmaceuticals, semi trucks …
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Tami Luhby / CNN:
A 100% tariff on some imported drugs is coming October 1, Trump says — Trump signed executive order on TikTok deal. But the deal isn't complete — Hot Stocks — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that brand-name or patented pharmaceutical products will be subject …
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Trump Doesn't Care If You Think He's Corrupt
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David Goldman / CNN:
Trump announces a 25% tariff on trucks and a 30% tariff on furniture
Trump announces a 25% tariff on trucks and a 30% tariff on furniture
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Politico:
‘Pain on the bureaucracy’: Russ Vought's crusade upends the shutdown fight … With the layoffs threat Wednesday, Vought has cast himself as a main character in the shutdown standoff ahead of the Tuesday midnight funding deadline. It's a role he is no doubt comfortable playing …
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Cracks form among Senate Democrats as Trump threatens big shutdown layoffs
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President Donald J. Trump / The White House:
Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence — NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY — By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct the following:
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ProPublica:
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened — The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA's response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster …
Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Trump's Eruption of Rage at Texas ICE Shooting Hints at a Darker Story — After the news broke that a man sprayed sniper fire at an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas, President Trump exploded in an extended Truth Social rant. But sprinkled in among the usual lies …
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Hailey Fuchs / Politico:
Epstein estate turns over new documents … This tranche of materials is the third set of documents from the Epstein estate. Already, it has turned over the so-called birthday book that allegedly included a message for Epstein written by President Donald Trump.
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Kadia Goba / Washington Post:
House receives new records from Epstein estate
House receives new records from Epstein estate
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Jamie Grierson / The Guardian:
Reform UK's ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges — Gill admits to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in the European parliament and articles — The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating …
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The Guardian:
Immigrants with no criminal record now largest group in Ice detention — Government data shows 16,523 people with no record, versus 15,725 with a record and 13,767 with pending charges — José Olivares and Will Craft in New York — Immigrants with no criminal record …
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El País
Chantal Da Silva / NBC News:
Netanyahu blasts ‘shameful’ recognition of Palestinian state; U.N. delegates walk out to protest speech — The Israeli prime minister was met by a mass walkout of delegates as he began his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
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President Donald J. Trump / The White House:
Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security — By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: — Section 1. Background. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (the “Act") (Public Law 118-50, Div.
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Katherine Tully-McManus / Politico:
Lawmakers are scared and ready to spend $1 billion to stay safe … The debate over how much money lawmakers are willing to spend on their own safety will come to a head as appropriators rush to finalize the legislative branch spending bill for fiscal 2026, which funds the operations of Congress and member security.
Timothy Snyder / Thinking about:
Hegseth puts us all at risk — Why put all the American commanders in one room? — My historian colleagues might correct me, but I do not think anyone at least in recent history has done what Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is about to do: put all of the American generals and admirals …
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Etan Nechin / Haaretz:
Support for Israel in U.S. Drops Sharply, Netanyahu Unpopular, New Poll Shows — Quinnipiac survey finds only 47% of Americans see backing Israel as a U.S. interest, down from 69% in 2023. Half of voters believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, while just 31% approve of Trump's handling …
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Wall Street Journal:
The $100,000 H-1B Visa Mistake — Companies that can't import talent will hire more people overseas. — President Trump has succeeded in shutting down illegal immigration, but he can't seem to make up his mind whether to eliminate legal immigration too. Witness his recent moves to put …
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Dareh Gregorian / NBC News:
Right-wing terror attacks plunged in 2025, while left-wing attacks ticked up: study — From 2011 through 2024, an average of 20 right-wing terror incidents took place each year, compared to an average of nearly three left-wing incidents annually. — The number of right-wing terror attacks …
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