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James Comey turns himself in after being indicted for alleged Trump threat over ‘86 47’ post

‘This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach a year ago, and this won’t be the end of it,’ Comey said in response to the latest charges

The Independent UK

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

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.

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James Comey just got indicted by Trump administration – for a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach

A beach photo is about to become a courtroom fight.

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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

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

Media falls for Trump's fake pivot

The post-Correspondents' Dinner goodwill tour was short-lived — and the press corps should've known better

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First Thing: Justice department indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over Instagram seashells post

Comey, one of Donald Trump’s political enemies, charged with two felonies. Plus, Disneyland introduces facial recognition

The Guardian - UK

‘A day of loss for our democracy’: civil rights groups slam supreme court ruling that weakens key part of Voting Rights Act – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Red-meat retribution: Trump escalates campaign against MAGA foes

The retribution campaign at the heart of Trump's second term is escalating, not easing.

Axios

Trump news at a glance: president’s justice department sets sights on James Comey (again)

New indictment marks latest instance in which Trump’s justice department has used its power to target president’s political enemies – key US politics stories from 28 April 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'

A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern California

The Independent UK

What Does 8647 Mean? Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted Allegedly Over an Instagram Post Which Threatened Trump

James Comey has been indicted for an Instagram post allegedly threatening President Trump, raising questions about free speech and political motivations.

International Business Times UK

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump

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Trump’s DOJ indicts former FBI Director James Comey over seashell picture

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Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

Trump fired Comey in May 2017 amid an FBI investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump’s presidential campaign.

The Independent UK

ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good has moved state and resumed work, report says

Ross was captured on camera firing several shots through the windshield of Good’s vehicle as she tried to leave the area on January 7, an incident that caused widespread protests in Minneapolis and the surrounding areas

The Independent UK

Why has JD Vance been so quiet? Because he deleted X from his phone for Lent, report says

Vice President is releasing a new book in June about his conversion to Catholicism

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The Guardian - US

Justice department indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over Instagram post showing seashells

Case centers on a photo prosecutors allege was a threat to Donald Trump, while Comey says he is ‘still innocent’

Axios

James Comey indicted again, this time over "86 47" photo

The Justice Department tried to indict Comey last year for lying to Congress, but the case crumbled.

The Independent UK

A timeline of Jimmy Kimmel’s long history upsetting Trump with his jokes

After being temporarily taken off the air, Kimmel appeared on another late-night show and said that it would be a ‘fun way to drive the president nuts’

The Independent UK

Trump administration cut 4.3 million from food stamps claiming most was ‘fraud’ – data suggests otherwise

Administration claims improving economic conditions and a crackdown on fraud led to a decrease in SNAP participation, despite federal data showing many people lost benefits after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

The Independent UK

Trump Justice Department indicts former FBI chief James Comey again

Donald Trump’s Department of Justice is renewing efforts to punish James Comey, CNN reported on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Justice Department issues arrest warrant for former FBI chief James Comey charging ‘threat’ against Trump using seashells

FBI director was charged initially in May of 2025 for lying to Congress about Russia probe, Clinton email case before charges were dropped

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Justice Department indicts James Comey over seashell photo

The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey again Tuesday, on allegations that an Instagram post he made last year showing seashells spelling out “86 47” was in fact an assassination threat against President Donald Trump. The two-count indictment, brought in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District…

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