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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 …
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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.
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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.
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 …
David Frum / The Atlantic:
The Comey Indictment Is Not Just Payback — It's an advance glimpse of Trump's next attempted seizure of power. — President Donald Trump recently ordered his attorney general to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey, and tonight, the Department of Justice delivered an indictment of Comey for lying to Congress.
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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Ian Millhiser / Vox:
Trump's prosecution of a Democratic lawmaker is a test run for authoritarian rule — Trump's prosecution of Rep. LaMonica McIver may be the most anti-democratic thing he's done since January 6. … On Thursday night, the Justice Department revealed an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey …
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Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
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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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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
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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
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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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
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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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HuffPost:
James Comey Says He's Innocent Following DOJ Indictment
James Comey Says He's Innocent Following DOJ Indictment
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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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Dasha Burns / Politico:
‘They will pay a huge price for this’: Shutdown-ready Trump expects Democrats to blink … POLITICO reported Wednesday that the Office of Management and Budget is instructing federal agencies to prepare reduction-in-force plans for mass firings during a government shutdown …
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Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press:
Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands
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Politico:
‘Pain on the bureaucracy’: Russ Vought's crusade upends the shutdown fight
‘Pain on the bureaucracy’: Russ Vought's crusade upends the shutdown fight
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Cracks form among Senate Democrats as Trump threatens big shutdown layoffs
Cracks form among Senate Democrats as Trump threatens big shutdown layoffs
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Trump Doesn't Care If You Think He's Corrupt
Trump Doesn't Care If You Think He's Corrupt
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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
A 100% tariff on some imported drugs is coming October 1, Trump says
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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 …
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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Michelle Goldberg / New York Times:
Trump Is Lying About Left-Wing Terrorism
Trump Is Lying About Left-Wing Terrorism
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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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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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New York Times:
Gabbard Ends Intelligence Report on Future Threats to U.S. — Some issues in the document, which is issued every four years, had become politically inconvenient, former officials said. — Every four years U.S. intelligence officials have published Global Trends, a public document that predicts …
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Josh Fiallo / The Daily Beast:
ICE Agent Drops Gun and Levels It at Shocked Rush-Hour Crowd — TRIGGERED — The man who captured the video said the scene unfolded in the midst of rush-hour traffic just outside Washington, D.C. — An ICE agent dropped a pistol and then briefly pointed it at onlookers during …
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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New York Times:
A Broad Wave of Firings Followed Charlie Kirk's Assassination — More than 145 people in a wide range of occupations have been fired or disciplined after they made statements about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. — Tara Marcelle says she doesn't remember exactly what she said near …
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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Katherine Tully-McManus / Politico:
Members of Congress prepare to breach $1 billion threshold to gird against threats … 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.
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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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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