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Lead prosecutor on Comey's 'seashells' case withdraws without explanation
Alexander Mallin, Abcnews.com
The lead prosecutor tasked with overseeing former FBI Director James Comey's prosecution stemming from his seashells post has left from the case, according to a filing.
May 30, 2026, 12:38 AM
Mullin threatens to pull agents from Newark airport over ICE detention center protest
Luke Barr, Ayesha Ali, Ivan Pereira, Abcnews.com
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin amped up his threats Thursday to pull officers who process international passengers at Newark International Airport.
May 28, 2026, 6:11 PM
Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
The Associated Press, NPR
Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.
May 27, 2026, 5:37 AM
Trial of ex-FBI chief Comey over alleged seashell threat moved to October
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday pushed back to October 21 the trial of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post of...
May 26, 2026, 2:42 PM
DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case
Steven Portnoy, Abcnews.com
An overnight Department of Justice filing cast Saturday's shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue as another attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know
Andrew Marshall, Al Jazeera English
No Secret Service agents sustain injuries, but a bystander is wounded in the exchange of fire.
May 24, 2026, 9:06 AM
Judge Sanctioned Private Prison Giant for Destroying Evidence in ICE Death Suit
Timothy Pratt, The Intercept
The first known sanction of its kind held CoreCivic responsible for destroying video in a case alleging wrongful death of an ICE detainee. The post Judge Sanctioned Private Prison Giant for Destroying Evidence in ICE Death Suit appeared first on The Intercept.
May 24, 2026, 9:00 AM
Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement says
The Associated Press, NPR
FBI Director Kash Patel said on social media that officers were responding to shots fired and that he would "update the public as we're able." President Trump was inside the White House at the time.
May 24, 2026, 12:23 AM
White House On Lockdown As Dozens Of Gunshots Fired; Journalists Ushered To Press Briefing Room
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline
The White House lawn and presidential residence itself have been locked down after dozens of apparent gunshots rang out near the area, as reported by multiple publications and captured in video footage. FBI director Kash Patel tweeted that federal authorities…
May 23, 2026, 11:20 PM
US police responding to reports of shots fired near White House
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The US Secret Service is investigating reported gunfire outside the White House.
May 23, 2026, 10:52 PM
Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement official says
DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Yahoo Entertainment
A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The U.S. Secret Service...
May 23, 2026, 10:51 PM
Ken Paxton Wanted To Crack Down On Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts.
Zach Despart and Misty Harris, Techdirt
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. In October, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued pharmaceutical companies tied to Tylenol in state court, repeating claims made a month earlier by Health and Hum…
May 22, 2026, 10:55 PM
Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ hit with another legal challenge
Devan Cole, CNN, CNN
The Trump administration’s newly created nearly $1.8 billion fund for allies of President Donald Trump who say they were wrongly targeted by the government...
May 22, 2026, 7:16 PM
Police sue to stop Trump's apparent Jan. 6 loyalty rewards scheme
Jason Weisberger, Boing Boing
Nothing says law-and-order presidency like a possible rebate program for political violence. Having offered up a scheme that seats Donald Trump more as a comic book criminal and less like the sitting President of the United States, Police are suing to stop hi…
May 21, 2026, 5:58 PM
Amazon, Facebook, FBI have access to a private intelligence-sharing network
Glen Stellmacher, Prismreports.org
Seattle Shield requests suspicious activity reports from companies, which are then circulated with members as part of surveillance apparatus
May 21, 2026, 5:55 PM
US police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges say the fund will likely be used to 'reward' rioters who attacked the US Capitol.
May 20, 2026, 11:32 PM
Border Patrol Chief Dips Out After Bragging About His Sex Tourism To His Underlings
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
I’m not here to kink shame or suggest sex work isn’t work. I’m not here to claim that every sex worker is a victim of sex trafficking. I’m not even here to suggest that government officials shouldn’t be allowed to exchange money for goods and sexual services.…
May 20, 2026, 10:38 PM
Why Is No One Talking About the ICE Agent Who Has Been a Fugitive for a Month?
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
Donnell Morgan Jr. remains at large, and ICE won't even acknowledge that he exists despite the nationwide warrant for his arrest.
May 19, 2026, 9:26 AM
James Comey responds to indictment, Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund for allies
Alexandra Hutzler, Abcnews.com
Former FBI Director James Comey, in an appearance on "Good Morning America," maintained his innocence after being indicted by the Trump DOJ for a second time.
May 18, 2026, 5:16 PM
WATCH: James Comey talks new book 'Red Verdict'
ABC News, Abcnews.com
The former FBI director discusses his new legal thriller following a prosecutor investigating a poisoning tied to a high-stakes espionage conspiracy.
May 18, 2026, 3:59 PM
WATCH: Pepper spray deployed during watch release events
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Police were called to break up fights between shoppers outside limited-edition watch collaboration events between Swatch and Audemars Piguet in Milan and New York City.
May 18, 2026, 6:20 AM
FBI director's secret "VIP snorkel" at Pearl Harbor raises fascinating judgment questions
Jason Weisberger, Boing Boing
Nothing says "serious law enforcement leadership" like a secret VIP snorkel at Pearl Harbor The FBI was reportedly very keen to emphasize that Kash Patel's Hawaii trip was absolutely, definitely official business. This begs the question of how the FBI forgot …
May 15, 2026, 6:06 PM
Why the ATF revoked fewer gun dealer licenses in 2025 | The Excerpt
Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, USA Today
The ATF revoked fewer gun dealer licenses in 2025. Is it fairer enforcement, or a weakening of oversight?
May 15, 2026, 1:25 PM
Hit with prostitution allegations by agents...
Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner
Hit with prostitution allegations by agents... (First column, 10th story, link) Related stories:RFK Jr. Takes Part in Open Heart Surgery? Border Patrol Boss Quits...
May 14, 2026, 5:25 PM