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Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche seeks Senate confirmation for a permanent role. Senator Chuck Grassley supports the nomination, but Democrats raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest and past investigations. The House Oversight Committee plans a hearing to address questions about Blanche's handling of the Epstein files.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche seeks a permanent role and has support from Senator Chuck Grassley, Republican of Iowa, but faces concerns from Democrats over potential conflicts of interest due to his past as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Critics worry he may target Trump’s political enemies, referencing ongoing investigations against James Comey and Cassidy Hutchinson, and the handling of the Epstein files is under scrutiny with a House Oversight Committee hearing planned.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the Trump administration's Justice Department is conducting a politically-motivated investigation into him and his wife, possibly linked to his potential presidential bid. Federal agents have contacted associates and requested records, with probes expanding to personal matters, though the Justice Department denied targeting the governor specifically.

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of using the Department of Justice to investigate him, claiming Trump is targeting him and his family due to Newsom's potential 2024 presidential bid. Newsom alleged Trump's administration is seeking damaging information and cited past actions against figures like James Comey and Jerome Powell as examples of Trump's tactics.

Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of investigating him and his wife to intimidate him as he considers a 2028 presidential run. He claims federal agents are contacting friends, former employees, and associates to conduct a 'fishing expedition' for a crime, though no subpoenas have been issued yet. The Justice Department has not confirmed or denied the allegations.

The Supreme Court declined to revive a lawsuit filed by a former Trump adviser against James Comey. The case involved claims related to Comey's role as FBI director in 2019.

The Supreme Court refused to revive a lawsuit from Carter Page, an aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, who alleged unlawful surveillance by FBI officials during the Russia investigation. Page settled with the U.S. for $1.25 million but sought to continue legal action against former officials, which was dismissed by lower courts due to procedural issues. A government watchdog criticized the surveillance applications, and the FBI acknowledged flaws but stated corrective measures were taken.

A '8647' message etched into the grass on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall prompted a police investigation, with officials interpreting the numbers as a political threat referencing Donald Trump as the 47th president. The Interior Department and White House condemned the vandalism, emphasizing accountability and condemning political violence.

A '8647' message etched into the grass on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall prompted a police investigation, with authorities interpreting the numbers as a potential threat against Trump. The Interior Department and White House condemned the act, linking '86' to removal in restaurant slang and '47' to Trump as the 47th president. The incident follows previous '86 47' threats and occurs amid heightened security due to Trump's history of targeted violence.

The Trump administration condemned '86 47' markings on the National Mall, which officials claim could be interpreted as threatening toward President Donald Trump. Interior Department and White House representatives criticized the vandalism, with the U.S. Park Police set to investigate. The incident is linked to a prior case involving James Comey, who was charged for a similar numerical arrangement interpreted as a threat against Trump.

The article discusses a shift in judicial skepticism toward the Department of Justice (DOJ) as defense lawyers increasingly succeed in motions to access grand-jury transcripts and challenge politically motivated prosecutions. Judges are reevaluating the 'presumption of regularity' due to perceived dishonesty in DOJ proceedings, exemplified by cases like James Comey's 2025 indictment.

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified that Todd Blanche was in charge of releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi stated the Justice Department had released all related files. Democrats opposed President Donald Trump's push to retain Blanche as attorney general.

President Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general, citing his role leading the Justice Department in an acting capacity. The nomination follows the scrapping of a controversial $1.8 billion fund proposed by Blanche, which faced bipartisan backlash. Critics accuse Blanche of advancing Trump's political agenda through aggressive investigations.

President Trump will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, with confirmation expected to maintain his control over the agency. Blanche, who has pursued legal actions against judges and dismissed critics of the department's handling of the Epstein files, faces scrutiny after abandoning a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund following Republican opposition.

Donald Trump will nominate Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, replacing Pam Bondi. Blanche, a former personal lawyer of Trump, has advanced Trump's agenda while leading the Department of Justice intermediately. His nomination faces Senate approval, and his actions, including a controversial $1.776 billion fund proposal, have drawn bipartisan criticism.

President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general, who has led the Justice Department in an acting role since Pam Bondi’s firing. Blanche faces bipartisan criticism over a scrapped $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and has pursued investigations into Trump’s political opponents.

President Trump announced his nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, who has led the Justice Department in an acting role and pursued Trump’s agenda. Blanche previously proposed a controversial $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate Trump allies, which faced bipartisan backlash and was later scrapped.

President Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general, citing his role as a former personal lawyer and his leadership of the Justice Department in an acting capacity. The nomination follows controversy over Blanche's initiatives, including a scrapped $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' which faced bipartisan criticism. Blanche has advanced investigations targeting Trump's political opponents and appointed Joseph diGenova to probe alleged conspiracies against Trump.

An Obama-appointed judge temporarily blocked the National Park Service from removing an anti-Trump '86 47' flag near the National Mall, as progressive group Accountability Now USA claimed First Amendment rights. The Department of the Interior criticized the decision, calling it an example of 'undecency' and arguing it should not be tolerated, while the judge ruled the flag's message was ambiguous without violent symbols.

A federal judge ruled that demonstrators cannot be forced to remove the '8647' flag, stating the phrase did not constitute a true threat. The same phrase was previously linked to charges against James Comey, the former FBI director.

The prosecutor handling James Comey's case over his '86 47' seashell Instagram post has stepped down, replaced by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo. Comey faces two federal charges for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump, with prosecutors claiming the post signaled intent to harm, while Comey denies any threatening intent.

The federal prosecutor handling James Comey's case over his '86 47' seashell Instagram post has stepped down, replaced by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo. Comey faces two federal charges for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump through the post, which prosecutors claim signals assassination intent, while Comey denies any threatening intent.

The US and Iran exchanged strikes following a ceasefire that began in early April, with Iran targeting a US airbase used for attacks. Former FBI director James Comey faces up to 10 years in prison in North Carolina for arranging seashells to read '86 47', which prosecutors allege was a threat against Donald Trump, the 47th US president.

The lead prosecutor in James Comey's case over a social media post has withdrawn from the case. The Department of Justice has replaced Matthew Petracca with Timothy Severo as the lead prosecutor.

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' has been criticized as a slush fund, drawing comparisons to the 19th-century spoils system. The fund, created by the Department of Justice in May 2026, aims to pay allies who claim they were wronged by past administrations, echoing practices where government jobs were distributed to political supporters.

The federal prosecutor who secured an indictment against James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump in a deleted social media post has stepped down. A notice of substitution was filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina regarding the case.

A federal prosecutor who signed an indictment against James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as '86 47' is no longer involved in the case. The Department of Justice is handling the case without the original prosecutor.

The lead prosecutor overseeing James Comey's prosecution related to his seashells post has withdrawn from the case without explanation, according to a filing. The prosecutor's departure is noted in the filing but no reason is provided.

A federal grand jury has indicted James Comey over an Instagram photo of seashells spelling out '86 47'. The lead federal prosecutor in the case has stepped aside.

James Comey faces a trial in October 2026 over a social media post featuring seashells arranged to form '86 47,' which the U.S. Department of Justice interprets as a threat to President Donald Trump. The trial date and related deadlines were set by Judge Louise Flanagan, with Comey denying the charges and claiming innocence.

The criminal trial of former FBI Director James Comey, accused of threatening to kill President Trump via a social media post featuring seashells spelling '86 47', has been postponed to October by U.S. District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan.

A federal judge delayed former FBI Director James Comey's trial until October in a case where he faces charges of threatening President Donald Trump via an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged as '86 47.' Prosecutors argue the post, referencing '86' (slang for 'nix') and Trump's tenure as the 47th president, constitutes a criminal threat, while Comey's defense claims it is protected political speech under the First Amendment.

Federal Judge Louise Wood Flanagan delayed former FBI Director James Comey's trial until October over charges he posted a threatening '86 47' seashell image on Instagram in 2025, referencing President Donald Trump. Prosecutors allege the post constituted a criminal threat, while Comey's defense argues it is protected political speech under the First Amendment. The case has drawn political debate, with critics accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing the justice system and supporters asserting threats against the president are illegal.

Former FBI Director James Comey's trial over a seashells photo is set for October 2026. He appeared on NBC's 'Meet the Press' on May 17, 2026, to discuss the case.

A judge has granted James Comey's request to delay his trial until October 21. The trial alleges Comey threatened to kill President Trump by posting a seashell photo.

Donald Trump used AI to create a 'Shady Bunch' rogues' gallery mocking Barack Obama and James Comey, while also claiming to look 'younger than ever' through AI enhancements.

Donald Trump used AI to create a 'Shady Bunch' rogues' gallery mocking Barack Obama and James Comey, while also boasting about appearing younger than ever. The content highlights his use of AI for political satire and personal promotion.

Former Justice Department prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been indicted for allegedly stealing and concealing Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report by hiding it under files labeled as cake recipes. She faces four criminal charges including obstruction of justice and theft of government property, with potential sentences up to 20 years. The case is notable for the contrast with former FBI Director James Comey, who was accused of similar conduct but was never prosecuted.

Former FBI Director James Comey may receive compensation from the Department of Justice's anti-weaponization fund. The fund is worth $1.776 billion and is intended for individuals targeted for investigation or prosecution. Comey expressed interest in the fund during a CNN interview.

The US Justice Department has created a $1.776 billion fund for alleged victims of federal government 'lawfare' as part of a settlement agreement in President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. The fund will provide formal apologies and financial compensation to claimants. The program is set to expire a month before the end of Trump's second term.