Why the Courts Will 86 the Flagrantly Unconstitutional Charges Against James Comey The case defies more than half a century of rulings on the “true threat” exception to the First Amendment. Reason · May 5
Appellate judges seem skeptical of Trump administration's appointments of some top prosecutors A federal appeals court panel is expressing skepticism over the Trump administration indefinitely appointing top federal prosecutors without the nominees going before the U.S. Senate for approval The Independent UK · May 5
First Thing: Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships through strait of Hormuz US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’. Plus, could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels? The Guardian - UK · May 4
Acting AG Todd Blanche claims Comey case isn’t about ‘single incident’ as he’s grilled on indictment Comey posted a photo showing seashells spelling out the numbers ‘86 47’, an apparent reference to calls to remove Trump from office The Independent UK · May 3
Todd Blanche says case against Comey based on more than just Instagram post Former FBI director indicted in connection with seashell photo as some Trump allies skeptical of news charges The Guardian - US · May 3
Once MAGA faithful Joe Rogan further removes himself from Trump over Comey indictment IN FULL The Independent UK · May 2
Trump shares bizarre AI-generated image of himself lounging in Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool with Cabinet members Trump’s odd AI image came on the same day the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation site was vandalized with graffiti The Independent UK · May 2
Joe Rogan responds to Trump administration indicting James Comey over ‘86 47’ seashell image: ‘That is nuts’ ‘If the guy really was dirty, you should have something on him other than this seashell picture,’ Rogan said about Comey The Independent UK · May 2
Air Force vet running for Florida House seat challenges Trump by selling ‘8647’ merch IN FULL The Independent UK · May 2
The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else After correspondents’ dinner shooting, administration has rushed to capitalize in pursuit of its political goals The Guardian - US · May 2
Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalized with ‘86 47’ graffiti amid Trump’s makeover and Comey indictment The vandalism follows the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post featuring the same numerical code The Independent UK · May 1
‘Arrest us, I dare you’: Air Force vet selling ‘8647’ merch hits out over Comey indictment Some have argued ‘86’ is a threat because it can mean to kill someone, while other say it means to discard something The Independent UK · May 1
‘This is not an audition’: Todd Blanche shuts down rumors he’s gunning for AG after indicting Comey Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche just made it crystal clear – he’s not here to audition for anything. In a Wednesday interview with CBS, Blanche shut down rumors that the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey was some kind of political favor or a backdoor play for the top… The Mary Sue · May 1
James Comey’s reindictment is the product of a twisted justice department Amid Trump’s unrelenting assault on the rule of law, it is drearily unsurprising to see the ex-FBI director targeted The Guardian - US · May 1
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.
Roll Call · Apr 30 Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy Donald Trump focused on other matters this week as House Republicans struggled to pass measures related to surveillance powers, agricultural policy and immigration enforcement funding, with former officials saying the president’s own priorities are likely to increasingly draw him away from the legislative grind. The chief executive was heavily focused…
Salon · Apr 30 The desperation of the Comey indictment The former FBI director is facing a selective prosecution. But his case holds important lessons for Democrats
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Trump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’ President Donald Trump says ex-FBI director ‘probably’ intended to stoke political violence with his seashell Instagram post last May, accusing him of creating ‘tremendous danger’
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 Trump news at a glance: White House celebrates as civil rights groups condemn supreme court’s Voting Rights Act ruling Court’s 6-3 decision is a major upheaval in US civil rights law and gives lawmakers permission to draw districting plans that weaken the influence of Black and other minority voters– key US politics stories from Wednesday 29 April at a glance
Reason · Apr 29 The James Comey Indictment Looks Like Vindictive Prosecution Such claims are hard for most defendants to prove. But most defendants haven't drawn the public ire of the president.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Trump compares Comey’s seashell ‘threat’ to a mob hit in Oval Office rant IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team Former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Trump gives rambling answer on whether Ukraine or Iran war will end first — and mixes up the countries The president delivered wide-ranging rant as Artemis II crew looked on inside the White House
The Independent UK · Apr 29 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 Times of India · Apr 29 Ex-FBI chief James Comey surrenders in 'threat' case against Donald Trump; what was '86 47' post? Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to US authorities after being charged with threatening President Donald Trump via a social media post. Prosecutors allege his Instagram message, featuring seashells and numbers, conveyed a threat. Comey maintains his innocence, calling the charges vindictive, and plans to fight them in court.