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Justice Department Holds News Briefing on Comey Indictment Over Social Media Post
The former FBI director faces charges related to an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as numbers officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
DOJ Holds Press Conference After Second Indictment Against Former FBI Director James Comey
The new charges come months after a federal judge dismissed the original September 2025 indictment, finding the prosecutor appointed by President Trump was unlawfully appointed.
First-Person Account Describes Chaos Inside WHCD After Shots Fired
Guests at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner report ducking under tables after apparent gunfire, though official details remain limited.
Another Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to Wisconsin Congressional Map
The three-judge panel ruled it lacks authority because a 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision deemed partisan composition of districts a non-justiciable political question.
Sanders' Capitol Hill AI Panel With Chinese Officials Draws Bipartisan Criticism
The Vermont independent's event with Xue Lan and Zeng Yi, both tied to CCP-backed governance bodies, comes as Sanders also backs legislation that critics say would hamper U.S. AI competitiveness.
Some Connecticut Towing Companies Are Ignoring New Law Aimed at Helping Low-Income Residents
The October 2025 law requires notice before towing, after-hours retrieval and credit card acceptance, but reports indicate compliance is inconsistent across the state.
Thousands of Appalachian Voters Flip from Democrat to Republican, Narrowing Registration Lead
West Virginia has seen 68,235 voters change party affiliation since January 2024, with more than 16,000 switching directly from Democratic to Republican registration ahead of the state's May 12 primary.
Ilhan Omar Faces Criticism for 'World War Eleven' Misstatement in Resurfaced Video
The Minnesota Democrat said she misspoke during remarks on immigration legislation, quickly correcting herself to say 'World War II.'
WHCD Shooting Suspect Identified; Sister's Journalism Career Draws Attention
Cole Thomas Allen, 31, was apprehended before reaching the ballroom at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner; his sister has worked at Texas Tribune, CalMatters, and Pew Research Center.
Who Are The Wide Awakes? What We Know About Group Tied to Cole Allen
The 31-year-old California teacher faces federal charges after allegedly shooting a law enforcement agent at the WHCA dinner.