Comey is "not afraid to punch back" in a "Trumpian way," reporter says
The AP reporter who has seen the tell-all book said Comey described president as "untethered to truth"
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CNN sues Department of Justice for Comey memo copies
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Sessions: "I'm not stonewalling"
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Sessions: I was never briefed on Russian election interference
Attorney General said he has "no knowledge beyond what has been publicly reported"
Sessions to testify in open session before Senate Intel Committee
Attorney general asked that his testimony to the committee be open to the public
Focus of Russia investigation shifts to attorney general
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Trump targets James Comey in latest series of tweets
"I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!'" President Trump tweeted
Lankford: Trump took "light touch" with Comey, but was still "inappropriate"
"This looks more like an inappropriate conversation than obstruction," said Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma
Sessions to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee
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Trump breaks his silence on explosive Comey testimony
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Comey watch parties held across the U.S.
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Panetta: Trump's one-on-one meeting with Comey a "serious breach"
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Comey testimony: "I was fired because of the Russia investigation"
Former FBI director testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee nearly one month after President Trump fired him
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Comey calls on Trump to "release all the tapes"
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South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.
Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
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Inside "the Pool": Fugitive arrested in alleged cross-border car trade scheme
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Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C.
The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.
USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln
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Iran strikes another ship in Strait of Hormuz as Israel steps up Lebanon attacks
Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children, according to the health ministry.
Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building
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Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed
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DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns
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Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says
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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat
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Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
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U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
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Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say
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Rubio, Bessent took decoy Air Force One, Hegseth flew on secret flight with Trump
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NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
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Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake
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Liechtenstein moves to change succession laws, paves way for women on throne
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Father and young sons rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island
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Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris on new film
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French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority
France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
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Violent crime down in big cities
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