US reinstates ‘gun show loophole’ amid rollback of firearms restrictions DoJ announces changes including ‘loophole’ that allows people to buy guns at shows without background check The Guardian - US · 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 Salon · Apr 30
Trump administration move to reclassify cannabis sparks confusion Order last week is only partial rescheduling, making ‘an already complex process more confusing’, expert says The Guardian - US · 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 Independent UK · Apr 30
Three family members charged with assaulting Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez in Minnesota One of the suspects is accused of ‘forcefully shoving the victim in the back, head first to the ground’ The Independent UK · Apr 29
DOJ announces sweeping changes to gun regulations as Biden-era rule faces repeal This dramatic shift in firearm policy has drawn sharp criticism from gun control activists The Independent UK · Apr 29
Epstein survivors hold roundtable on the Hill after King Charles declines their invite ‘It's always disappointing that men and power fail to recognize abuse of women,’ one Democrat told The Independent 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 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 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. We Got This Covered · 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
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
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 · Apr 29
International Business Times UK · Apr 29 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 · Apr 28 Did 'Friendly Fire' Injure the Agent in the Trump Assassination Bid? Reports Claim He Might Have Been Shot by a Colleague A Secret Service agent may have been injured by friendly fire during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, raising questions about security protocols and internal communication.
Reason · Apr 28 Defending the White House Ballroom, the DOJ Files a Trump Tantrum Masquerading As a Motion The brief, which asks a federal judge to reconsider an injunction blocking the project, reads like it was transcribed from the president's Truth Social account.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 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
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded
Roll Call · Apr 28 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…
The Guardian - US · Apr 28 Journalist Katie Phang sues acting attorney general Todd Blanche over Epstein files Lawsuit alleges DoJ broke transparency law by withholding records on Jeffrey Epstein and over-redacting disclosures
We Got This Covered · Apr 28 ‘This isn’t about changing the law’: Acting AG Blanche dodges questions about carrying guns across state lines after WHCD shooting Don’t even look in the direction of guns.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 US Attorney says Cole Allen likely to face more charges after correspondents’ dinner suspect’s first court appearance US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro adamant that Cole Allen will face further charges in the wake of this first court appearance
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Trump’s acting DOJ chief is sued over his alleged failure to release the complete Epstein files The lawsuit accuses acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of failing to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Axios · Apr 27 Correspondents' Dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump The charge could carry a penalty of life in prison if convicted.