Fox News legal analyst Jonathan Turley said charging former FBI Director James Comey could create legal problems for free speech. The Department of Justice has charged Comey a second time, and this may lead to new legal protections for speech that seems suspicious but is actually protected.
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The Department of Justice has brought a second criminal charge against James Comey.
Jonathan Turley believes charging Comey risks limiting free speech rights.
Turley wrote an opinion piece about this issue for Fox News.
He called it a “free speech trap.”
The case may lead to legal recognition of certain kinds of speech as protected.
Comey is the former director of the FBI.
The debate involves balancing legal charges and constitutional free speech protections.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said President Donald Trump did not order the Justice Department to charge former FBI Director James Comey. Comey was indicted for an Instagram post that authorities say threatened the president, and the case followed over a year of investigation.
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Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, denied that President Trump directed Comey's prosecution.
A grand jury indicted James Comey for an Instagram photo showing "86 47" spelled out in seashells, considered a threat against President Trump.
Comey deleted the post after backlash and said he did not intend it as a violent message.
The indictment claims a reasonable person would see the photo as a serious threat to the president.
This is the second time Comey has faced prosecution attempts by the Justice Department.
Previous charges related to false statements and obstruction were dismissed due to prosecutorial appointment issues.
Blanche said not all comments or images targeting President Trump lead to indictments, explaining each case is unique.
The case is being handled in North Carolina with Judge Louise Wood Flanagan assigned.
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Ty Cobb, who worked as a White House lawyer during President Trump’s first term, criticized the Justice Department’s new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. He called the charges unfair and predicted they would be dismissed.
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Ty Cobb was a White House attorney under President Trump’s first administration.
The Justice Department recently charged James Comey again with a new indictment.
Cobb described the indictment as "vindictive prosecution," which means he sees it as unfair punishment.
He believes the case against Comey is weak and will be dismissed by the courts.
Cobb called the indictment an act of revenge.
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The Supreme Court is hearing cases about the Trump administration's attempt to end temporary deportation protections called Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian and Haitian immigrants. TPS protects immigrants from deportation when their home countries are unsafe. The court will decide if it can review the government's decision to end these protections.
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President Trump aims to end TPS for immigrants from 13 countries, including Syria and Haiti.
TPS protects people from deportation if their home countries have war, natural disasters, or other dangers.
Over 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians currently have TPS.
The Trump administration's decision to end TPS was made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Courts temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Syrians and Haitians after lawsuits were filed.
The Supreme Court is deciding if courts can review the administration’s decision to end TPS.
The administration argues that it followed the law and consulted other agencies before ending TPS.
Opponents say the administration did not properly consult the State Department, which still warns that Syria and Haiti are unsafe.
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice that sought Arizona’s voter registration list. The judge ruled that under federal law, Arizona’s voter registration list does not have to be shared in this case.
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The lawsuit was filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
It requested access to Arizona’s voter registration list.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, refused to provide the data.
U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich dismissed the case.
Judge Brnovich was appointed by President Donald Trump.
The judge said federal law does not require Arizona to share this voter list.
The dismissal means the DOJ will not get the requested voter data from Arizona.
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Rising prices in the U.S. are making it harder for young people to afford dating. Many singles say the cost of going out on dates has increased, causing them to avoid dating or cancel plans.
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The average cost of a date increased from $168 in 2025 to $189 recently, a 12.5% rise.
Nearly half (47%) of singles in the U.S. say dating is too expensive.
A survey found 86% of adults delayed dating because of money worries, and 87% canceled dates due to costs.
Young people, especially Gen Z, are most impacted, with 50% saying dating stops them from reaching financial goals.
Only 31% of unmarried Americans aged 22-35 go on dates at least once a month.
Food and drink costs for dining out have risen by 3.8% over 12 months, outpacing overall inflation.
Expenses like dating apps, transportation, clothing, and events also cause financial stress for daters.
Economic struggles are creating a "dating recession," possibly reducing social interaction and future marriage rates.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by the U.S. Justice Department. This means he is officially charged with a new legal accusation.
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James Comey served as FBI Director.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged him again.
This is his second indictment, meaning two separate formal accusations.
The details of the charges were reported by CBS News.
An indictment is a legal step where a person is formally accused of a crime.
James Comey’s reaction to the indictment was covered in the news.
CBS News reporter Katrina Kaufman provided the coverage.
The information was shared through CBS News’ platforms.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine will speak to the House Armed Services Committee about President Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. This budget is about 40% higher than the previous year and aims to strengthen U.S. military power amid tensions with Iran.
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The defense budget request for 2027 is $1.5 trillion.
This budget is about 40% larger than the 2026 defense budget.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine will testify before the House Armed Services Committee.
The increased budget is part of President Trump’s plan for national defense.
The budget is intended to send a strong signal to the world, especially regarding tensions with Iran.
The House Armed Services Committee oversees military funding and policies.
The testimony will explain how the money will be used for defense priorities.
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The article urges current and former U.S. presidents to unite and speak out against political violence. It warns that many Americans have become radicalized and that political violence could soon get worse if not addressed.
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The article says the nation is close to chaos due to political violence.
It claims many Americans have adopted radical views that support violence.
The author calls for the "President's Club" (current and former presidents) to act together.
The goal is to publicly denounce political violence.
The article suggests that stopping violence now is crucial to prevent it from growing.
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Edward Eastland, the director of Camp Mystic, apologized to families of children who died in last year’s floods. He spoke during a state committee meeting that is looking into what happened during the floods.
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The floods occurred last year and caused deaths.
Children from Camp Mystic were among the victims.
Edward Eastland is the director of Camp Mystic.
Eastland apologized publicly to the victims’ families.
The apology was made at a state committee hearing.
The committee is investigating the cause and handling of the floods.
The event was covered by CBS News.
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U.S. authorities arrested Eugenio Molina-Lopez, a suspected Guatemalan drug leader with a $10 million U.S. bounty. He is charged with leading a drug gang that moves cocaine from South America to U.S.-bound Mexican cartels and pleaded not guilty in court.
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Eugenio Molina-Lopez is known as "Don Dario" and is accused of leading the Los Huistas gang.
Los Huistas traffics cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin from Guatemala to the U.S. through Mexican cartels.
Molina-Lopez was arrested in San Diego, California, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
He faces charges of conspiracy to import and distribute cocaine, which can carry a life sentence.
Los Huistas operates near Guatemala’s border with Mexico and is considered a dominant criminal group in that region.
The U.S. placed sanctions on Los Huistas in 2022 and has previously captured some of their top leaders.
About 90% of cocaine entering the U.S. passes through Central America and Mexico.
The arrest came a day after another $5 million bounty cartel leader was caught in Mexico.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a grand jury in North Carolina for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump through a social media post. Comey is expected to turn himself in today in the Eastern District of Virginia and faces two charges related to threatening the president.
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James Comey was indicted for a social media post from last year.
The post showed "86 47" written in seashells and was interpreted as a threat against President Trump, the 47th president.
"86" is slang for getting rid of something, which is why the post was seen as menacing.
The indictment includes one count of threatening the president and one count of sending threats across state lines.
Prosecutors say a reasonable person would see the post as a serious threat to harm the president.
Comey responded online saying he is innocent and supports the federal judiciary.
Comey says this case does not represent American values or how the Justice Department should act.
This is an ongoing news story with updates expected.
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The Justice Department under President Donald Trump indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a social media post that was seen as a threat. The post used the phrase “86 47,” which critics say is similar to the phrase “86 46” used by Republicans about President Biden, raising questions about fairness in how such posts are treated.
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James Comey was indicted for a now-deleted Instagram post with “86 47” spelled out using seashells.
“86” is slang for getting rid of something; “47” refers to President Trump as the 47th president.
Critics say similar posts using “86 46” about President Biden did not get the same legal response.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the case is consistent with other threat prosecutions but didn’t name specific earlier cases.
Examples of conservatives using “86 46” include commentator Jack Posobiec and former Representative Matt Gaetz.
Merchandise with “8646” has been sold but not officially linked to Republican party fundraising.
Comey denies violent intent and said he will fight the charges in court.
The debate includes concerns about free speech and whether political bias affects enforcement.
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The Supreme Court is reviewing President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. TPS helps people from certain countries avoid deportation when their home countries are unsafe.
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The Supreme Court listened to arguments about ending the TPS program.
TPS protects noncitizens from deportation if their home countries face dangers like war or natural disasters.
President Trump wants to end TPS for 13 countries as part of his immigration policies.
The program has allowed many people to stay legally in the U.S. under temporary protection.
The court’s decision will affect the future of these protections and those who rely on them.
This case is a key part of the current administration’s immigration enforcement approach.
TPS cancellations would require people to leave the U.S. unless they have other legal status.
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Purdue Pharma will be dissolved as part of a settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. A federal judge approved a criminal sentence requiring Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to pay billions of dollars, but no individuals from the company were personally charged.
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Purdue Pharma admitted it failed to prevent its opioid painkillers from being sold illegally.
The company also paid doctors to prescribe opioids and influenced medical records to increase prescriptions.
Purdue and the Sackler family agreed to pay a total of around $8 billion in fines and settlements.
Only the company was charged criminally; no individual executives were charged.
The settlement will dissolve Purdue; a new company focusing on public good will replace it.
Many victims and family members of overdose deaths spoke at the sentencing, some opposing the settlement.
About 54,000 personal injury claimants voted to accept the settlement, while roughly 200 opposed.
The Sackler family will pay up to $7 billion over 15 years as part of the deal.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the second indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. Blanche said President Donald Trump did not tell him to go after Comey in this case.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gave an exclusive interview to CBS Mornings.
The Justice Department charged James Comey again over an Instagram post.
The post showed seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
Comey said he was not threatening President Trump with the post.
Blanche confirmed President Trump did not direct the investigation against Comey.
This is the second indictment involving James Comey by the Justice Department.
The discussion focused on the independence of the department from the president's influence.
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Nigel Farage received £5 million from a donor before he became a Member of Parliament (MP). The money was said to be for personal security, but some political parties say Farage should have declared this gift as required by parliamentary rules.
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Nigel Farage got £5 million from donor Christopher Harborne before becoming an MP.
The money was reportedly for personal protection following an attack on Farage’s home.
Farage said he tried but failed to get security help from the government.
Harborne also donated £9 million to Farage’s political party, Reform UK.
Both Labour and Conservative parties accuse Farage of not declaring the £5 million gift officially.
The rules say new MPs must report all financial gifts received in the year before their election.
Farage and Reform UK say the gift was personal and did not need to be declared.
Police investigated the firebomb attack on Farage’s home but have not found suspects.
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Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about President Donald Trump during his show. The joke referenced a remark Trump made earlier while meeting King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This is part of an ongoing exchange between Kimmel and President Trump.
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Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night comedian and TV host.
He commented on a statement made by President Donald Trump earlier the same day.
The statement was made during an event with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Kimmel questioned if Trump was joking about his own death.
There is a continuing back-and-forth between Kimmel and President Trump involving humor and comments.
The incident was featured on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show on ABC.
The setting of the original statement involved notable British royalty.
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The House Armed Services Committee is questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine about the ongoing Iran war, which has lasted 60 days without a clear end. Meanwhile, the Senate is voting on Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the Federal Reserve.
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The House Armed Services Committee is holding hearings on the Iran war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine are testifying.
The Iran conflict has lasted 60 days with no clear end in sight.
This is the first of two days of hearings by the committee.
The Senate is voting on Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the Federal Reserve.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to release opinions soon.
The events highlight ongoing discussions about U.S. defense and economic issues.
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A mother named Nicole Blain was found guilty of murdering her 19-day-old baby, Thea Wilson, who died from severe injuries including broken ribs and skull fractures. The court heard evidence that Thea’s injuries were caused by blunt force and shaking, and the mother’s explanation was not accepted by the jury.
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Thea Wilson was 19 days old when she died in July 2023.
She had broken ribs, three skull fractures, bruises, swelling, and scratches.
Nicole Blain claimed the baby had been dropped by another child, but the jury rejected this.
Some injuries showed blunt force trauma; others suggested shaking.
On the day of death, a social worker visited and saw the baby sleeping in a crib.
Blain called the grandmother saying the baby had a bump and she had called an ambulance.
A support worker found the baby cold and unresponsive and called emergency services.
Blain said she had been asleep and thought it was an accident, but the jury found her guilty.
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