James Comey

Todd Blanche has formally taken over at the Justice Department and is now facing pressure from the president to pursue his critics. These critics include James B. Comey.

The White House released information about an FBI investigation into whether President Trump was acting as a Russian asset when he fired FBI Director James Comey. The declassified details were reported by CBS News' Jake Rosen.

Secret FBI documents indicate that Trump was investigated for acting as a Russian agent following the firing of James Comey. The investigation is linked to events after Comey's dismissal.

The White House has declassified information about an FBI investigation into whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey. An administration official stated the theory is not supported by evidence.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general on a party-line vote after two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, supported it following Blanche’s promise that President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. The 12-10 vote required an agreement with Justice Department officials on an interpretive guidance document reaffirming Blanche’s testimony that tax audit immunity for Trump and his organization is limited to a dropped lawsuit.

The prosecution's case against James Comey is described as 'outlandish' by a former federal judge, who stated it would be 'laughable' if not for its intent to 'deprive a man of his liberty.'

James Comey's legal filings allege the Trump administration pursued a vindictive prosecution against him. Trump repeatedly accused Comey of criminal behavior, pressured the Justice Department to charge him, and replaced officials who resisted. Multiple attempts to indict Comey failed, including one for a seashell Instagram post interpreted as implying presidential assassination.

The Justice Department allegedly used the Secret Service and FBI to bolster its case against James Comey, including interviewing Sammy Gravano, a Mafia underboss who admitted to participating in multiple killings. Comey's lawyers claim these actions were taken to support the government's contentious legal efforts.

James Comey's defense lawyers allege federal officials involved in his prosecution misled judges, submitted false documents, and withheld key facts during the investigation into his seashells Instagram post. The case involves charges that Comey threatened President Donald Trump through numerical arrangements in a photo, with defense claims of vindictive prosecution and unlawful surveillance by the Secret Service.

The Secret Service is accused of illegally surveilling James Comey in a case related to a Trump threat labeled '8647.' Comey claims he faces vindictive prosecution over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to form the numbers '8647.'

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, was interviewed by the Secret Service after posting a photo of seashells on Instagram. A new filing states that Trump demanded details of this interview.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul to testify about the origins of the coronavirus. The U.S. Postal Service faces scrutiny over mail ballot processing as midterm elections approach. James Comey's legal team alleges misconduct in his prosecution for threatening President Trump on social media.

Defense lawyers allege that investigators in the Comey seashells case omitted key facts and distorted others. Federal officials involved in the prosecution of James Comey are accused of misleading judges, submitting false statements, and withholding key facts during the investigation.

Defense lawyers for James Comey allege that investigators in his prosecution omitted key facts, distorted evidence, and engaged in misconduct, including misleading judges and withholding information during warrant applications. The case involves Comey's Instagram post of seashells arranged as '86 47,' which the Justice Department claims constitutes a threat against President Donald Trump, while defense filings argue the case is part of a Trump administration retribution campaign.

Defense lawyers for James Comey allege federal officials misled judges, submitted false statements, and withheld key facts during his prosecution for a social media post. The case centers on a seashell photo with numbers '86 47,' which the Justice Department claims constitutes a threat against President Donald Trump, while Comey's team argues it is protected speech and part of a retribution campaign.

James Comey filed a motion seeking to dismiss federal charges against him, alleging the Department of Justice conducted 'illegal' surveillance. The charges accuse him of threatening President Trump by posting a photo of seashells arranged in specific numbers.

A federal grand jury indicted James Comey over an Instagram photo of seashells spelling out a message about President Donald Trump. The legal team argues the case undermines core principles.

James Comey is involved in a criminal case related to a seashell 'death threat' linked to Trump as the trial date approaches. He is requesting mercy.

James B. Comey seeks dismissal of charges alleging he threatened Trump. He appeared at the Albert Bryan Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, Va., following his April indictment.

James Comey argued that an Instagram post of seashells arranged in the numerical pattern '86 47' was political speech, not a threat against US President Donald Trump. His lawyers claim the government cannot prove the post constitutes a 'true threat' against the president.

James Comey's team is urging a judge to dismiss a case against him over an Instagram photo of seashells spelling '8647.' A federal grand jury has indicted him for this post.

Former FBI Director James Comey requested dismissal of federal charges against him, arguing a seashells Instagram post with the numbers '86 47' was political speech, not a threat against President Donald Trump. The government claims the post constituted a threat, while Comey's lawyers assert it violates the First Amendment. The case follows a dismissed Virginia case and is part of a broader legal campaign by the Trump administration's Justice Department.

Former FBI Director James Comey argues a seashells post with the numerical arrangement '86 47' constitutes protected political speech, not a threat against President Donald Trump. His legal team claims the government cannot prove the post was a 'true threat' and asserts it is part of a retribution campaign by the Trump administration's Justice Department.

Former FBI Director James Comey seeks to dismiss charges against him, arguing a seashells social media post was political speech, not a threat. The government claims the post, using the number sequence '86 47' associated with 'get rid of,' constitutes a threat to President Donald Trump, while Comey's lawyers assert it's protected under the First Amendment.

James Comey requested a judge to dismiss criminal charges related to an Instagram post. He argued the charges violate his First Amendment rights.

James Comey's attorneys have filed a motion seeking dismissal of the indictment charging Comey for posting a picture of seashells spelling out '8647.'

Todd Blanche, interim attorney general, admitted during his confirmation hearing that he previously served as President Trump's lawyer, raising concerns about his loyalty to the administration over the Constitution. Blanche's leadership at the Justice Department has included weak criminal cases against Trump's critics and an agreement to halt IRS audits of Trump, reflecting a perceived alignment with Trump's interests.

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.