The Latest Breaking News from DOJ

‘This is not normal’: Former Fed economist sounds alarm on Kevin Warsh after one-sided confirmation

Claudia Sahm worked with Warsh when they were at the Fed but doesn’t know him personally. She told Fortune that his disrespect for Democrats was striking.

Fortune · Apr 30

Lawyers for Trump ‘assassin’ Cole Tomas Allen cast doubt on DOJ’s account of shooting

The DOJ has not publicly confirmed that it was Allen’s bullet that struck an agent’s vest

The Independent UK · Apr 30

NYT reporter’s hilarious ‘Steak au Poivre’ anecdote serves up true meaning of ‘86’ after Trump weighs in on Comey’s arrest

The Justice Department’s indictment of former FBI Director James Comey spawned a debate in D.C. circles over the term “86” he used in a since-deleted Instagram post — one that DOJ officials allege was meant as a call to kill the president.

The Independent UK · Apr 30

By going after James Comey, Todd Blanche shows he is every bit the Trump puppet that Pam Bondi was

ANALYSIS: Todd Blanche has shown even less resistance than his ousted predecessor to letting the president use the nation’s law enforcement agencies against his enemies, writes John Bowden.

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Trump’s acting AG defends Comey indictment but dismisses comparisons to others who made similar comments to Biden

Todd Blanche sidesteps question over whether MAGA influencer Jack Posobiec could be prosecuted for making an equivalent ‘threat’ against Joe Biden on social media in 2022

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Former FBI Director James Comey Faces Second Time Indictment as DOJ Accused of Targeting High Profile Trump Critic

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time by the Department of Justice over an Instagram post.

International Business Times UK · Apr 29

James Comey hit with new DOJ indictment over a cryptic beach photo that Trump called a death threat

The Department of Justice just hit James Comey with a fresh indictment over a now-deleted Instagram post that prosecutors claim was a coded death threat against Donald Trump. Comey shared a beach photo last year, where seashells were arranged to spell out “86 47.” If you’re not familiar, “86” can…

The Mary Sue · Apr 29

Secret Service Agent Shot During Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Likely Struck by Friendly Fire From Colleague

A Secret Service officer was injured during an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising concerns about possible friendly fire after initial reports suggested the suspect fired the shot.

International Business Times UK · Apr 29

Fauci Aide Charged

Plus: A dicey FISA reauthorization, kingly quips about burning down the White House, the world's narrowest tax breaks, and more...

Reason · Apr 29

Former FBI director Comey’s prosecution over seashells picture is ‘preposterous and vindictive’ legal experts say

Attempt to prosecute Comey over Instagram post allegedly calling for ‘political violence’ met with ridicule by experts

The Independent UK · Apr 29