Oct 08 Who is the judge overseeing the Trump administration’s case against James Comey? By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Nachmanoff has built a quiet reputation in the federal courthouse in northern Virginia — a onetime public defender turned judge known for methodical preparation and a cool temperament. Continue reading
Oct 08 Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The arraignment lasted less than half an hour, but it was nonetheless loaded with historical significance given that the case has amplified concerns the Justice Department is being weaponized in pursuit of the Republican president's political enemies. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Attorney General Bondi testifies in Senate oversight hearing, dodging Democrats’ questions By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trump’s political opponents. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 10:01 After Comey indictment, Trump says he hopes more political opponents will face prosecution By Amna Nawaz, Liz Landers, Matt Loffman, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, Winston Wilde Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury, an extraordinary escalation in President Trump’s campaign to prosecute his political rivals. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports and Amna Nawaz discusses the developments with Barbara McQuade, a… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 9:00 Ex-Trump White House attorney calls Comey’s indictment ‘un-American and despicable’ By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson To discuss the indictment of James Comey and its implications, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ty Cobb. He was a White House attorney in the first Trump administration, managing the response to special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into alleged Russian election… Continue watching
Sep 26 Read the Trump administration’s full indictment of former FBI Director Comey By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump's unprecedented retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies reached new heights as his Justice Department brought criminal charges against James Comey. Continue reading
Sep 25 Ex-FBI Director Comey charged with making false statement and obstruction, AP source says By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official to face prosecution in connection with one of Trump’s chief grievances: the long-concluded investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Continue reading
Sep 25 Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources say By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin, Associated Press Officials are hoping to file the case in the Eastern District of Virginia days after President Donald Trump appealed to his attorney general to charge Comey and other perceived political adversaries and following Trump's replacement last week of the office's… Continue reading
Jul 17 In message to colleagues, fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey says: ‘Fear is the tool of a tyrant’ By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press “If a career prosecutor can be fired without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain,” Comey said in the note, which was obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday. “Do not let that happen. Fear is… Continue reading
May 17 Comey is under investigation for posting ‘86’ in reference to Trump. What does it mean? By Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact Former FBI Director Jamey Comey is under investigation after posting a photo of seashells spelling out “86 47”. Here’s a look at where the term "eighty-six" comes from and what it means. Continue reading