Federal judge dismisses charges against James Comey and Letitia James
A federal judge ruled on Monday to dismiss indictments against both James Comey and Letitia James, indicating that the charges were not valid, given they were pursued by unqualified U.S. attorneys.
Judge Cameron Curry unexpectedly dropped the false statement accusations against Comey, along with the bank fraud charges against James, though further prosecution is still a possibility.
“I conclude that the Attorney General’s effort to appoint Mr. Harrigan as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia is ineffective and that Mr. Harrigan has unlawfully held that position since September 22, 2025,” Curry stated.
White House
Cha-ching, America!: Lutnick expresses hope that the Supreme Court will rule in favor of Trump concerning tariffs, potentially leading to $2,000 payments.
Recording settings: President Trump claims that those against tariffs will expose the nation to ‘hostile foreign interests’, emphasizing that ‘full benefits’ are yet to be seen.
Terrorism was thwarted: Insights into the FBI’s Halloween investigation that revealed a global terrorist network, averting potential casualties.
Global warning: Trump hints at intentions to label the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization.
World stage
Mineral war: An examination of how the U.S. has quietly fallen behind in the rare earth minerals race compared to countries like China.
Import alert: A House committee is demanding transparency from Amazon regarding the origins of its products.
Open communication: Trump confirmed a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the importance of dialogue.
Capitol Hill
Double standard: Democrats criticized military shootings connected to Biden’s vaccination mandates. Meanwhile, a Republican veteran voiced outrage over Trump’s ‘treason’ remarks.
Time to save money: Mike Johnson states that House Republicans are dedicated to adhering to Trump’s affordability strategies.
Chaos doesn’t need cash: A Republican senator condemned Mayor Mamdani’s plans to arrest Netanyahu, calling it a serious threat and proposing defunding municipal grants.
Dealmaker’s victory: A focus on how one Alabama senator’s efforts helped end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
All of America
Return to reality: Mayor-elect Mamdani pledges to maintain New York City as a sanctuary city following a meeting with President Trump.
Map wars: Wealthy conservatives who previously opposed Trump are now actively trying to support his re-election efforts.
