Judge dismisses cases against Comey and James

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced plans to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, asserting the need for accountability regarding their alleged unlawful conduct. This statement was made during a press conference in Memphis.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor appointed by President Trump lacked lawful authority to pursue these cases. This decision voids the prosecutions and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of the cases.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed and lacked the authority to pursue these charges. This decision underscores significant procedural issues within the Justice Department regarding the appointments of interim officials.

Republican Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has rejected President Trump's proposal to distribute $2,000 tariff checks to working-class Americans, citing concerns over the nation's financial capacity to support such measures. Johnson's stance reflects a broader skepticism among fiscal conservatives regarding the sustainability of such financial initiatives.

A federal judge dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia lacked lawful authority to bring the indictments. This decision highlights significant procedural issues in the prosecution process.

The U.S. government has officially designated Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, a move announced by the Trump administration through the State Department. This designation aims to intensify pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's regime amid ongoing concerns regarding drug trafficking and human rights abuses in Venezuela.

President Trump’s advisers are considering a proposal to implement income caps for enrollees of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to qualify for enhanced healthcare subsidies, aiming to prevent sharp increases in health insurance costs for millions of Americans next year. This discussion is central to ongoing negotiations following a recent government shutdown.

Senator Eric Schmitt announced that the Senate is in discussions to conduct 'Watergate-style hearings' to investigate the Biden administration's actions regarding President Trump and other Republicans following the 2020 election. This move aims to uncover the motivations and implications of the administration's pursuit of Trump and his allies.