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- DOGE officially shuts down
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ceased operations on July 4 after leading job and funding cuts across the federal government. The shutdown was announced via a social media post quoting former President Teddy Roosevelt.
- Northeast Minneapolis couple's cookies go viral with nearly 500K views
A couple from Northeast Minneapolis is experiencing increased demand for their cookie business after a viral social media post received nearly 500K views. They are working to keep up with the surge in attention.
- Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE
A poll worker in New York's primaries reported that two federal officers confronted her at a voting location over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
- Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE
A poll worker in New York's party primaries was confronted by federal officers at a voting location over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer linked to the death of Renee Good in Minneapolis. The incident involved federal officials addressing the worker's online remarks during an election event.
- The Memo: Trump announces ‘great settlement’ on Iran, but the world awaits details
President Trump announced a 'great settlement of the war with Iran' during an Oval Office meeting with reporters, shifting abruptly from an earlier social media post threatening U.S. action against Iran. The world awaits further details.
- Johnson on ‘untoward’ homosexuality post: ‘We’re supposed to love our neighbor as ourselves’
Speaker Mike Johnson called a deleted social media post from a congressman stating 'homosexuality has no place in America' 'untoward,' citing the Bible's teaching on loving neighbors. Rep. Andy Ogles removed the post after bipartisan criticism and described it as 'stupid, hurtful.'
- Lead prosecutor withdraws from criminal case against James Comey
The lead prosecutor in James Comey's case over a social media post has withdrawn from the case.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.
- Woman fired by university over Charlie Kirk post settles lawsuit for $225K
Suzanne Swierc, a former health promotion director at Ball State University in Indiana, was fired over a social media post criticizing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk following his death. The university agreed to a $225,000 settlement to resolve her lawsuit.
- Ex-FBI Director James Comey federal trial moved to October
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.
- Trump: Comey knows ‘full well’ that ’86’ is ‘mob term for kill’
President Donald J. Trump accused former FBI Director James Comey of knowing the phrase '86' is a 'mob term for kill him' during a public statement. Comey faces a Department of Justice indictment linked to a social media post from last year that included a photo.
- Case against West Virginia woman accused of plotting Trump assassination is dismissed
Charges against Morgan Morrow, a West Virginia woman, for alleged terroristic threats related to a social media post about President Donald Trump and a sniper have been dismissed. She was arrested in January but the case was dropped.
- James Comey makes first court appearance for charges in connection with social media post
Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance in Virginia for charges related to a social media post that allegedly threatened President Trump. A grand jury indicted him following the post made last year, as reported by CBS News.
- Trump breaks silence on 'dirty cop' James Comey's arrest and reveals whether he personally felt 'endangered' by social media post
Trump addressed the arrest of former FBI director James Comey, referred to as a 'dirty cop,' and discussed his personal feelings of being endangered by a social media post. The statement marks Trump's first public comment on the matter.
- ‘Trump’s Justice Department is on a revenge tour’
The article discusses claims that Trump’s Justice Department is pursuing a 'revenge tour,' with Claire Finkelstein asserting that James Comey is likely to challenge an indictment related to a critical social media post about Trump.
- House Republican on Comey indictment ‘There’s something called dangerous speak’
Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) criticized former FBI Director James Comey after a grand jury indicted him in a new case brought by the Department of Justice. The indictment stems from a social media post Comey made last year involving seashells, marking the second time DOJ has sought to prosecute him.
- Why Justice Department faces high bar for conviction in new Comey case
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing federal charges linked to a 2025 social media post featuring '86-47' written in seashells on a beach. The case is being analyzed by CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, who highlights the Justice Department's challenges in securing a conviction.
- Comey responds to indictment: ‘This is not who we are as a country’
Former FBI Director James Comey responded to a new indictment charging him with two counts of making threats against President Trump via a social media post featuring seashells arranged to spell '86-47'. Comey criticized the charges, stating, 'This is not who we are as a country.'
- Grand jury indicts Comey for alleged threat against Trump
A federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for an alleged threat against President Trump in a social media post. The report was provided by NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell.
- James Comey indicted by Justice Department for second time
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time by the Justice Department, reportedly over a social media post featuring seashells arranged to display '8647,' which some Republicans interpreted as a threat against President Trump. The previous indictment against Comey, related to alleged false statements to Congress in 2020, was unsuccessful.
- House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump
House Democrats, led by Jamie Raskin, propose a commission under the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office due to his recent inflammatory statements about Iran and a controversial social media post. The measure follows Trump's remarks warning of Iran's destruction and his self-depicting image as Jesus Christ.
- Trump doubles down on feud with Pope Leo amid backlash over post depicting him as Jesus
President Trump continued his feud with Pope Leo XIV, calling him 'wrong on the issues' during an interview with CBS News. Trump defended his deleted social media post featuring an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ, claiming it made him look like a doctor.
- Lopez: Trump says his social media post depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus. A Catholic school alum weighs in
President Trump clarified that a social media post depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus, amid a feud with the Pope. A Catholic school alum has commented on the controversy, highlighting tensions between political and religious figures.
- Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus
President Trump faces backlash for a social media post depicting him in a manner resembling Jesus, featuring a white robe, red sash, and symbolic gestures. The image has sparked controversy over its religious connotations.
- Trump defends ‘whole civilization will die’ message to Iran: ‘I’m fine with it’
President Trump defended his social media claim that 'a whole civilization will die' in Iran, asserting it pressured the Iranian government into negotiations. He told Maria Bartiromo he is 'fine with it' despite the controversial statement.