The Latest Breaking News from James Comey

The Trump administration is coming under fire for politicising the Department of Justice (DoJ) and undermining the US government’s enshrined separation of powers, which relies on an independent system of justice. This is a central principle of the US constitution, without which a president could govern virtually unchecked.

Soon after President Donald Trump demanded in a social media post that the Department of Justice prosecute his perceived enemy, former FBI director James Comey, Comey was indicted on Sept. 25, 2025, for lying to a Congressional committee in 2020.

Ruling marks an important legal victory for Trump – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance

Ex-FBI director claims he is victim of selective prosecution and charges were filed by unlawfully appointed attorney

Attorneys for former FBI Director James B. Comey sought Monday to throw out an indictment accusing him of lying to Congress.

Oregon attorney general says ‘we are on a dangerous path’ after decision allowing Trump to send troops to Portland

Trump and future presidents hold the power, backed by precedent, to wield their vast authority to harm critics, help allies and chill free speech.

Editorial: The indictment of critics including John Bolton rings alarm bells as the US president expands his power and seeks to use the justice system to exact revenge

John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US president, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of mishandling classified information.