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Some Democrats scouring their finances for fear of a Trump prosecution: "No one is safe"

"Many are going through mortgages, tax returns, etc," one senior House Democrat said.

Axios

Trump Says 'There'll Be Others' After Comey Indictment, Slams 'Corrupt Radical Left Democrats'

On Friday, President Donald Trump stated that he anticipates more individuals will be charged, following the Justice Department’s indictment of former FBI Director James Comey the day before.

Benzinga

Trump fires US attorney who told border agents to follow law on immigration raids

New York Times reports Michele Beckwith’s firing came after she reminded Border Patrol to comply with courts

The Guardian - US

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Trump says he expects charges for other adversaries after Comey indictment

President says ‘I think there’ll be others’ as justice department condemned for enacting retribution campaign

The Guardian - US

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s own staff fume at James Comey indictment: ‘Worst abuses in DOJ history’

The Independent UK

James Comey Indicted in a Case Prosecutors Don't Seem Excited About

There is ample evidence to suspect prosecutors are just doing President Trump's dirty work rather than following the facts of the case.

Reason

Donald Trump says he won’t get involved in James Comey charges but keeps urging his prosecutors to do it

"We can't delay any longer."

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Former FBI Director Charged As Trump Steps Up Retribution Drive

Former FBI director and prominent Donald Trump critic James Comey was indicted Thursday on two criminal counts as the US president escalated a campaign of retribution against political foes.

International Business Times

Former FBI director James Comey indicted

The indictment of a former FBI director is unprecedented and the culmination of a years-long feud between Comey and President Trump.

Axios

Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges as Trump pushes to prosecute political enemies

Comey, one of Trump’s frequent targets, indicted on counts of making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding

The Guardian - US

Trump rips ex-FBI chief Comey as ‘sick guy’ who ‘did terrible things’ but claims he’s hands-off on criminal probe

‘I think I'd be allowed to get involved...but I don't really choose to do so,’ Trump claims as loyalists reportedly prepare first charges against one of his long-standing enemies

The Independent UK

Meet Lindsey Halligan, the 36-year-old former Miss Colorado hopeful who only worked 3 federal cases before Trump promoted her to U.S. attorney

Halligan, who twice competed in the Miss Colorado USA pageant, will now lead one of the nation’s most important federal prosecutor offices.

Fortune

Trump celebrates James Comey indictment as ex-FBI director says ‘I’m innocent: let’s have a trial’ – as it happened

President lauds two-count indictment while Comey says ‘my heart is broken for the Department of Justice’

The Guardian - US

Who is Lindsey Halligan? Trump’s inexperienced new legal attack dog, who will prosecute James Comey

Former Miss Colorado contestant and Florida home insurance litigator has now indicted the ex-director of the FBI

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The Independent UK

Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment as soon as Thursday against former FBI Director James Comey on allegations that he lied to Congress as prosecutors approach a legal deadline for bringing charges

Roll Call

Trump's words could trip up any prosecutions against political foes - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s recent words and actions could end up undermining any criminal cases he has encouraged, some legal experts said.

The Guardian - US

Zelenskyy tells UN Putin is ‘trying everything’ to prolong Ukraine war; Trump says Nato can shoot down Russian aircraft – as it happened

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Trump drive to pursue critics puts US on path to dictatorship, Democrats warn

Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy condemn president’s call for justice department to act against perceived enemies

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"Path to a dictatorship": Democrats flame Trump's public pressure on Bondi

Democrats on Sunday urged their Republican colleagues to push back against Trump.

Benzinga

Trump Calls On Attorney General Pam Bondi To Act Swiftly Against Political Foes, Criticizes Justice Department For 'All Talk, No Action'

President Donald Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue criminal charges against several political figures, expressing frustration with what he called delays in the Justice Department's investigations.

The Guardian - AU

Trump picks his former lawyer to be top prosecutor, as he pushes Bondi to investigate foes

Lindsey Halligan appointed as US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after president demands investigations of his political enemies

The Guardian - US

Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents

Alleged handoff occurred before Trump won second presidency, after which administration killed federal corruption case

Axios

Trump says prosecutor fired after gaining "UNUSUALLY STRONG" Democratic support

Trump has a history of demanding DOJ officials target political enemies but gave an unrelated rationale for Erik Siebert's ouster.

International Business Times UK

Trump Boasts He 'Fired' Virginia Prosecutor Who Refused to Indict Letitia James

Trump claims he 'fired' Erik Siebert as Virginia U.S. Attorney, igniting criticism over political pressure on the Justice Department.

Benzinga

US Attorney Erik Siebert Resigns After Refusing Trump Pressure To Pursue Criminal Case Against NY AG Letitia James: Report

On Friday, U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned after reportedly refusing pressure from the Donald Trump administration to pursue a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James despite investigators finding no evidence of fraud.

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