Secret Service Intervention Fails as Federal Judge Rejects Claims About a Specific Political Protest Banner The judge ruled that ‘86 47’ is actually a call for Trump’s impeachment and removal from office. The Mary Sue · Jun 3
First Thing: Trump tells critics to ‘sit back and relax’ as Iran claims to target US base US says it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend, as Iran targets an airbase used by the US to attack southern Iran The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
Lead prosecutor withdraws from criminal case against James Comey DoJ filing did not say why Timothy Severo is replacing Matthew Petracca in case over ex-FBI director’s ‘86 47’ post The Guardian - US · May 31
Top prosecutor in seashells case against former FBI director James Comey steps down Comey maintains his innocence after the Justice Department accused him of ‘making threats to harm’ the president The Independent UK · May 30
To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey A federal grand jury in April 2026 charged James Comey with making a threat against President Donald Trump and transmitting a crime across state lines. The Conversation · May 28
Trump Hints at 2032 Presidential Return at Coast Guard Speech — Crowd Falls Silent President Trump visited Connecticut, addressing Coast Guard graduates with military funding promises, third term hints, and foreign policy assertions, amidst protests and high temperatures. International Business Times UK · May 20
Trump Settles His Own Lawsuit Against the IRS for $1.8 Billion of Your Money The government says the money will go to a fund for those "who suffered weaponization and lawfare," but it's more likely a slush fund for Trump and his cronies. Reason · May 19
Kash Patel faces scrutiny over snorkeling outing at USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii FBI director reportedly took a snorkel excursion at site containing remains of more than 1,000 navy sailors and marines The Guardian - US · May 16
Ex-Trump DOJ official spills the tea on the ‘Weaponization Working Group’ and it’s even more of a clown show than we thought Former Department of Justice (DOJ) official Jonathan Gross just pulled back the curtain on the so-called “Weaponization Working Group,” and what he’s describing is a total mess. In a recent interview with former January 6 defendant Brandon Straka on YouTube, Gross didn’t hold back. He called the group a dysfunctional… The Mary Sue · May 15
Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip - which FBI claimed was not a vacation - included a ‘VIP snorkel’ at Pearl Harbor memorial, report says Participants in the excursion were reportedly briefed on the significance of the battleship as a final resting place for hundreds of service members The Independent UK · May 14
Kash Patel's FBI Has a Team Called the 'Payback Squad' and They Are Coming for John Brennan Next The FBI has a team called the 'payback squad' building a case to indict former CIA chief John Brennan in South Florida, with an 81-year-old Trump loyalist leading the charge. International Business Times UK · May 14
Ex-FBI head James Comey discusses Trump’s mental fitness: ‘You seem nuts, buddy’ IN FULL The Independent UK · May 13
Ex-FBI chief James Comey issues stark warning to Trump foes: ‘Something wrong with the man’ Former FBI director specifically called out the president’s late night Truth Social posts demanding his political enemies are locked up The Independent UK · May 13
Second indictment of ex-FBI chief James Comey signals retaliation fears Experts say latest move by acting attorney general suggests more cases against foes amid claims of vindictive DoJ The Guardian - US · May 13
Roll Call · May 12 Senate Democrats confront FBI director over reports of imbibing FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations about his alcohol consumption Tuesday as Senate Democrats raised concerns about his leadership, pressing him on a series of rolling controversies at the agency. At one point during a more than two-hour budget hearing, Patel lashed out at Sen. Chris Van Hollen after the…
The Independent UK · May 12 James Comey says seashells case shows Trump’s ‘bottomless desire’ for revenge IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 12 Comey warns of Trump’s ‘bottomless desire’ for revenge amid prosecution for seashells picture At the center of the latest indictment is a photo Comey posted to social media last year of seashells on the beach that read out ‘86 47’
The Independent UK · May 7 Comey asks court to cancel upcoming appearance over Trump threat case Comey was indicted last week on two counts of allegedly ‘knowingly and willfully’ transmitting a threat against Trump
International Business Times UK · May 7 'As My Elected Official, I Want You to Assassinate the President': Pennsylvania Man Charged After Threatening Congress Member Raymond Chandler III, a Pennsylvania Senate hopeful, was arrested for making graphic threats against a Congress member, their daughter, and former President Trump, raising concerns over political violence.
The Independent UK · May 7 Trump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’ The Justice Department has gone after several of Trump’s perceived political enemies, most recently with the fresh indictment of former FBI Director James Comey
Reason · May 6 Whatever Evidence the DOJ Has Against James Comey, It Cannot Transform '86 47' Into a Death Threat Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche implausibly claims prosecutors can prove Comey "knowingly and willfully" threatened to murder the president.
The Independent UK · May 6 Trump’s revenge tour is just beginning. Here’s who’s next on his list ANALYSIS: Trump just steamrolled Indiana Republicans who defied him, Eric Garcia writes, and the president is just getting started
Salon · May 6 Trump echoes Nixon's racist strategy No longer bothering to hide its agenda, the administration is making blatant appeals to the Old South
Reason · May 6 Trump's Responses to Kimmel and Comey Highlight His Contempt for Freedom of Speech The president is not shy about using government power to punish people for saying things that offend him.
Salon · May 5 Trump censorship binge angers MAGA fans As some members of MAGA media begin pushing back against Trump, there may be a limit to his campaign of retribution